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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2012
73.2% pass rate
from 31,252 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.8% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.051% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0032% fail on Switch
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (11% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (14% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (14% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (15% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.029% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0032% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Switch
    • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.083% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0096% fail on Switch
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Hazard warning (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Switch (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0064% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (12% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (12% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums (26% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs (26% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.016% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Cable (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (26% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (46% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0032% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (15% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (43% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (53% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Parking brake control (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Lever (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.067% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Hand lever (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Pedal (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.042% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
      • 0.0032% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0096% fail on Hydraulic systems (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Brake fluid (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Valves
    • 0.0064% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0032% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0032% fail on Servos
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (8.0% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Window (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on View to rear
      • 0.048% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0096% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0032% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.4% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0032% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0032% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0032% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0032% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0096% fail on Sub-frames (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0064% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0064% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0032% fail on Axles
      • 0.0032% fail on Axle
    • 0.0032% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Spark ignition (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (23% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0064% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition (38% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (29% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (64% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0096% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0064% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0032% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0032% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.56% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Fuel system (48% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0064% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0032% fail on System
    • 0.058% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.042% fail on Doors (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Other passenger's door (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0032% fail on Door condition
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.029% fail on Seats
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0032% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Load security
      • 0.0032% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0032% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0032% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0032% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Drag link end (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0064% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0032% fail on Other components
        • 0.0032% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.045% fail on Steering gear (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Operation
    • 0.042% fail on Steering play
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0064% fail on Power steering (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Operation
    • 0.0032% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0032% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0032% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0096% fail on Passengers airbag
      • 0.0064% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0096% fail on Anchorages (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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