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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2015
82.6% pass rate
from 32,976 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.094% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0061% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.70% fail on Direction indicators (68% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Flashing type (68% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0030% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (52% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.036% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0091% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0030% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0030% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0030% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums (31% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs (31% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0030% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.60% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0061% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.039% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0061% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.058% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.052% fail on Electronic braking system (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Hand lever (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Parking brake control (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Lever (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.030% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0091% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0091% fail on Other components
    • 0.0061% fail on Flexible brake hoses (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0030% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0030% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.0030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0030% fail on Brake fluid
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (44% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.079% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.058% fail on View to rear
      • 0.055% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0030% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0061% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0030% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Catalyst emissions (65% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested (69% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0061% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0030% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.033% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0091% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0030% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0091% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0061% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0030% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.50% fail on Suspension (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.085% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0030% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.049% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0091% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0091% fail on Other suspension component (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0061% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0030% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0061% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0061% fail on Other components (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0030% fail on Axles
      • 0.0030% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0030% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0030% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0030% fail on Sub-frame
  • 0.43% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.033% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.024% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0061% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0030% fail on Tank
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0091% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0091% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0061% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0061% fail on Door condition
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Body
      • 0.015% fail on Other body component
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0030% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Transmission (97% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0030% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.0061% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0030% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0030% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0061% fail on Load security (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Tailgate (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Tailgate condition (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0061% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0061% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0061% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0030% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0030% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0030% fail on Sub-frame condition
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates (41% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (23% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.0030% fail on Requirements
    • 0.088% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0061% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0061% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0061% fail on Other components
        • 0.0030% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0030% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0030% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0091% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0061% fail on Operation
      • 0.0030% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0061% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0061% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0030% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0061% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0061% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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