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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2005
61.3% pass rate
from 11,514 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.017% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0087% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0087% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0087% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes (7.3% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (27% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0087% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance (52% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0087% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums (27% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs (27% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0087% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0087% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.096% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Lever (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
      • 0.0087% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.078% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.061% fail on Servos
      • 0.0087% fail on Operation
      • 0.0087% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.061% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.052% fail on Other components
      • 0.0087% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.017% fail on Hand operated control valves (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Condition (25 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0087% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 9.3% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms (39% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Mounting
    • 0.69% fail on Sub-frames (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Sub-frame (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.078% fail on Macpherson strut (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.078% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (96% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.026% fail on Axles (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Axle
    • 0.0087% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0087% fail on Suspension unit
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Washers (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.026% fail on Window (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0087% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Seat belts (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Condition (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Requirements (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0087% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (33% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (22% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (33% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0087% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0087% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.035% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0087% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Tank
      • 0.0087% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0087% fail on System
    • 0.30% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Prop shaft (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Joints (98% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0087% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.087% fail on Body (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Panel (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.061% fail on Integral vehicle structure (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame condition (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0087% fail on Bracket
    • 0.043% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.043% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.043% fail on Undertray
    • 0.035% fail on Chassis (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Chassis condition (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.035% fail on Doors (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other passenger's door (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0087% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0087% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0087% fail on Door condition
    • 0.026% fail on Seats (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0087% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0087% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0087% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0087% fail on Other components
        • 0.0087% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0087% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.069% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.017% fail on Other components (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Pump
      • 0.0087% fail on Rams
    • 0.078% fail on Steering play
      • 0.078% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.026% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.4% fail on Road Wheels (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Condition
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.017% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.017% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0087% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0087% fail on Anchorages
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