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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2004
62.5% pass rate
from 5,020 tests in 2017
(21% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (25% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Direction indicators (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Flashing type (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Individual lamps (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on All direction indicators (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.020% fail on Switch
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.100% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.080% fail on Switch
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.040% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.6% fail on Position lamps (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Front lamps (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Rear lamps (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Fog lamp (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Switch
    • 0.16% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.100% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.060% fail on Battery (93% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Hazard warning (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Switch
      • 0.020% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Brakes (11% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 4.5% fail on Components
        • 3.9% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Pipes (83% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
        • 0.020% fail on Servos
      • 1.1% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
      • 0.060% fail on Leaks (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Hub components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.060% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.040% fail on Brake calipers (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake back plates
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Rear wheels (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Front wheels (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.040% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.3% fail on ABS (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability system (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.060% fail on Additional braking devices (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.060% fail on Pedal
        • 0.040% fail on Condition
        • 0.020% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.020% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Warning
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.020% fail on Components
        • 0.020% fail on Servos
  • 9.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (23 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
    • 0.020% fail on Valve stem
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
      • 0.020% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage condition (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment
    • 0.72% fail on Sub-frames (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Rear (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Front (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Location
    • 0.26% fail on Front suspension joints (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.14% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.100% fail on Prescribed areas (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Subframe mounting (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Component mounting (96% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Trailing arms (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.060% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.040% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.040% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.040% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.020% fail on Fluid suspension
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.020% fail on Axles
      • 0.020% fail on Stub axle
  • 7.7% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 5.2% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.64% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.4% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.72% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Condition
      • 0.080% fail on Requirements
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment
  • 2.2% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Emissions (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Cap
      • 0.060% fail on System
      • 0.020% fail on Hose
    • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested (77% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Condition
  • 0.96% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Steering system (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Lock stop
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.040% fail on Operation
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
    • 0.080% fail on Steering control
      • 0.080% fail on Steering lock (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.020% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.94% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.24% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Body condition (88% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.020% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.040% fail on Seats (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Passengers
      • 0.020% fail on Drivers
    • 0.040% fail on Load security
      • 0.020% fail on Access panel
      • 0.020% fail on Bootlid
    • 0.020% fail on Body security
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