BMW 1-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2020

88.0% pass rate

from 50 tests in 2021

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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 2020 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 1-Series is unusually good or bad.

4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
  - 4.0% fail on Flashing type
    - 4.0% fail on Side repeaters (9 times worse than other 2020 cars)
4.0% fail on Suspension
- 2.0% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.0% fail on Suspension arm
- 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
2.0% fail on Visibility
- 2.0% fail on Washers
2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.0% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
2.0% fail on Road Wheels
- 2.0% fail on Attachment
2.0% fail on Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Condition

Read the Honest John Review

BMW 1 Series (2019 - 2024)
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.