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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2017
88.3% pass rate
from 34,404 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (32% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.65% fail on Headlamps (29% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0029% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0029% fail on Switch
    • 0.067% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.055% fail on Horn (93% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0029% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.020% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (94% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Rear fog lamp (96% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Rear fog lamp (96% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0029% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.0087% fail on Reversing lamps (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Reversing lamps (74% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0058% fail on Main beam tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0029% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (59% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Washers
    • 0.55% fail on Wipers (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.035% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0029% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Brake pads (21% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums (52% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0029% fail on Cable
    • 0.31% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.047% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Rbt
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.017% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0058% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0029% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.058% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic braking system (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (53% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0029% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.026% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.012% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Lever (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0058% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0029% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0029% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0029% fail on Other components
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Spark ignition (34% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.067% fail on Compression ignition (69% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (78% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0029% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0029% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0087% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0029% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0029% fail on Undertray
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Suspension (76% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.041% fail on Shock absorbers (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0058% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0029% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0058% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0029% fail on Springs
      • 0.0029% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0029% fail on Mounting
    • 0.0029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0029% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0029% fail on Other components
  • 0.17% fail on Steering
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (58% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0029% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0087% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0087% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0029% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0029% fail on Operation
    • 0.0029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0029% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (35% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.084% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0029% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.047% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0087% fail on Panel
    • 0.015% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0058% fail on Fuel system (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0058% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0029% fail on Joints
    • 0.0029% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0029% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0029% fail on Doors
      • 0.0029% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0029% fail on Door condition
  • 0.0029% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0029% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0029% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0029% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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