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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2011
75.7% pass rate
from 26,486 tests in 2020
(22% 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.

  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (14% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
    • 0.011% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0038% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.69% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators (21% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Position lamps (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Position lamp (36% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Horn (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.0076% fail on Rear reflectors (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0076% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0076% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0038% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0038% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0038% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0038% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0038% fail on Switch
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (12% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0038% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums (31% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (37% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0038% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.091% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0076% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0076% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0038% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.064% fail on Parking brake control (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Lever (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.042% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Hand lever (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0038% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.019% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.011% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Leaks
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
    • 0.0038% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0038% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.0038% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0038% fail on Condition
    • 0.0038% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0038% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (9.0% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass (87% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Window
    • 0.13% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0038% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (96% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0076% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0038% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Other suspension component (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0038% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0076% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0038% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (19% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (16% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.58% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.068% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition (54% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.091% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (64% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0038% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.0076% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0038% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.053% fail on Fluid leaks (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0076% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0038% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0076% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0076% fail on Undertray
  • 0.85% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust system (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Fuel system (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on System
      • 0.0038% fail on Hose
      • 0.0038% fail on Pipe
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Joints (98% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.011% fail on Flexible couplings (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.034% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0038% fail on Body condition
    • 0.030% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.030% fail on Boot lid condition (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Doors (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0076% fail on Driver's door (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Door condition
    • 0.023% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0076% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.019% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Load security (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0076% fail on Tailgate condition (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0038% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0038% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.79% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.026% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0076% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0038% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.0038% fail on Hubs
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle (27% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0038% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.26% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.011% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0038% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0038% fail on Other components
        • 0.0038% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.026% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.023% fail on Steering gear (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Operation
    • 0.0038% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0038% fail on Other components
    • 0.0038% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.0076% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0076% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0038% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0038% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0038% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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