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BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2019
93.7% pass rate
from 2,021 tests in 2021
(45% better than other 2019 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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.049% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.15% fail on Headlamps (77% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp (83% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% better than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.049% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.049% fail on Front fog lamps
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (37% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.54% fail on Tread depth (53% better than other 2019 cars)
  • 0.59% fail on Visibility (70% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.099% fail on Washers (88% better than other 2019 cars)
  • 0.45% fail on Brakes (62% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.30% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.049% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.15% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.099% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
  • 0.30% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.049% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.049% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Attachment
  • 0.15% fail on Steering
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.049% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Seats
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.049% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.049% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.099% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.099% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • BMW 1 Series (2019 on)
    Still an engaging drive even with front-wheel drive, cabin is classy yet easy to get on with, excellent engine range including fun 128ti hot hatch.
  • BMW 1 Series (2011 - 2019)
    A very entertaining car to drive, efficient yet powerful engines, superb infotainment.

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