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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2018
87.5% pass rate
from 28,839 tests in 2021
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.37% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators (50% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type (50% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (64% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (39% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Front fog lamps (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Front fog lamps (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp (92% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp (92% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.024% fail on Horn
      • 0.010% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0035% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.028% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.021% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0035% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0035% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Washers (19% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Wipers (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.062% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0035% fail on Window
    • 0.014% fail on View to rear
      • 0.014% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0069% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0035% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.88% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.059% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Brake discs (67% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0035% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0035% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.052% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.052% fail on Rbt
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.024% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0069% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.014% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.010% fail on Pedal
    • 0.021% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0069% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.014% fail on Parking brake control (79% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0069% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0035% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0035% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0035% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0035% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0035% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0035% fail on Other components
  • 0.43% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.42% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.083% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0069% fail on Other emission control equipment (29 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0069% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0035% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0035% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0035% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Transmission oil leaks (13 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle (71% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates (71% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0069% fail on Hubs (21 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.052% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.045% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0035% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0035% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0069% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0035% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0035% fail on Axles
      • 0.0035% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 0.097% fail on Steering
    • 0.087% fail on Steering linkage components (75% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Track rod end (83% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0035% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.010% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.010% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0035% fail on Steering column
  • 0.090% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.017% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0035% fail on Panel
    • 0.010% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.010% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0035% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0035% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0035% fail on Doors
      • 0.0035% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0035% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0035% fail on Seats
      • 0.0035% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0035% fail on Undertray
  • 0.090% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Seat belts (59% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0035% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.0035% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0035% fail on Anchorages
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