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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2011
72.8% pass rate
from 25,116 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.020% fail on Dipswitch (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (14% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (14% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Individual direction indicators (24% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.072% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0080% fail on Switch
      • 0.0040% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0040% fail on Arm
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.076% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.060% fail on Electrical equipment (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.028% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.016% fail on Hazard warning (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Switch (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0080% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0040% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0040% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (12% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums (31% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs (31% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0080% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Rod
        • 0.0040% fail on Lever
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (25% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (30% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0080% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0040% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0040% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.75% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Lever (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.100% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.100% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.080% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.068% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Pedal (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Hand lever (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic systems (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Brake fluid (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0080% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0080% fail on Servos
    • 0.0040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0040% fail on Other components
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers (53% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0040% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.100% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0040% fail on Window
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.56% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Mounting
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0040% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Other suspension component (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0080% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0080% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.016% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0040% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0080% fail on Sub-frames (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0040% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0080% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0040% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0040% fail on Other components
    • 0.0040% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (17% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.076% fail on Emissions not tested (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Oxygen sensor (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0040% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition (35% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0040% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0040% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.084% fail on Fluid leaks (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0080% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0040% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0080% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0080% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust system (33% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0080% fail on Hose
      • 0.0080% fail on System
      • 0.0040% fail on Tank
    • 0.084% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.020% fail on Joints (98% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.028% fail on Flexible couplings (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0040% fail on Joints
      • 0.0040% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.064% fail on Doors (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
      • 0.024% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition (72% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Catch
      • 0.0080% fail on Other passenger's door (86% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Body (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other body component (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0040% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0040% fail on Panel
    • 0.020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.012% fail on Seats (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0080% fail on Load security
      • 0.0080% fail on Access panel (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0040% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0040% fail on Bracket
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.020% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0040% fail on Attachment
    • 0.028% fail on Airbags
      • 0.028% fail on Drivers airbag (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.94% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.0040% fail on Hubs
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle (30% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0040% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.36% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.0080% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0040% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0080% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0040% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Steering rack (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Operation
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.020% fail on Power steering (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0080% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0040% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0040% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0040% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0040% fail on Speedometer
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