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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2008
68.9% pass rate
from 24,625 tests in 2020
(24% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.6% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Linkage (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0081% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.049% fail on Macpherson strut (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0081% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0041% fail on Axles
      • 0.0041% fail on Stub axle
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Headlamp levelling device (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0081% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Position lamps (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Position lamp (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on All position lamps (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Switch
    • 0.84% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on All direction indicators (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Horn (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Switch
      • 0.0041% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0041% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.0081% fail on Rear reflectors (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0041% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0041% fail on Switch
    • 0.0041% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0041% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0041% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0041% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (17% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0081% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0041% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0041% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (37% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (45% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0081% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0041% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.097% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.020% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
        • 0.0041% fail on Cable
        • 0.0041% fail on Linkage
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Electronic stability control (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Lever (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Electronic parking brake (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0041% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic systems (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
      • 0.0081% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
      • 0.0041% fail on Operation
    • 0.0041% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0041% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (8.1% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
    • 0.0041% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0041% fail on Window
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (36% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (26% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0081% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0041% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0041% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0041% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0041% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0041% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0041% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.024% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0081% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on System
      • 0.0041% fail on Tank
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.049% fail on Flexible couplings (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0041% fail on Joints
      • 0.069% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.028% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Belts
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.077% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's door (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0041% fail on Door condition
    • 0.037% fail on Undertray
    • 0.032% fail on Body (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
      • 0.016% fail on Other body component (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0041% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.0041% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.020% fail on Seats (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
      • 0.0041% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0081% fail on Chassis (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Strengthening plate (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0041% fail on Load security
      • 0.0041% fail on Access panel
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.041% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0041% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.089% fail on Airbags (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.86% fail on Road Wheels (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.0081% fail on Hubs
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0041% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.42% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0041% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0041% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0041% fail on Other components
        • 0.0041% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0041% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.016% fail on Power steering (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Other components
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.016% fail on Steering play (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0041% fail on Steering column
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0081% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0081% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0041% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0041% fail on Speedometer
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