MOT reliability
Bmw 1
87 vehicles · 1,418 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 87 Bmw 1 vehicles and 1,418 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 1 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,100 miles.
87
Vehicles
1,418
MOT tests
7,206
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 1 MOT tests:
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Other52%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes19%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility2%
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Body & structure2%
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Steering2%
Bmw 1 pass rate by age
How the Bmw 1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 98 | 84% |
| 4 | 98 | 81% |
| 5 | 101 | 85% |
| 6 | 109 | 76% |
| 7 | 111 | 77% |
| 8 | 103 | 78% |
| 9 | 104 | 72% |
| 10 | 99 | 77% |
| 11 | 102 | 71% |
| 12 | 97 | 72% |
| 13 | 84 | 77% |
| 14 | 82 | 76% |
| 15 | 64 | 72% |
| 16 | 51 | 67% |
| 17 | 40 | 75% |
| 18 | 26 | 65% |
| 19 | 14 | 64% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (47), Petrol (39), Other (1)
Most common Bmw 1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 1 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (55 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (48 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (46 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (46 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (45 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (40 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (37 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (34 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (34 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (33 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (33 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (32 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (32 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (30 times)
Bmw 1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 173,704 |
| 2011 | 8 | 119 | 77% | 115,344 |
| 2010 | 11 | 146 | 75% | 129,385 |
| 2009 | 10 | 165 | 79% | 113,885 |
| 2008 | 14 | 247 | 80% | 119,519 |
| 2007 | 20 | 337 | 75% | 123,842 |
| 2006 | 7 | 124 | 80% | 116,307 |
| 2005 | 10 | 182 | 69% | 126,965 |
| 2004 | 2 | 36 | 69% | 137,765 |
| 2000 | 1 | 19 | 58% | 123,150 |
| 1967 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 37,163 |
Bmw 1 reliability FAQ
Across 87 Bmw 1 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 1 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw 1 in our data has covered around
121,100 miles.
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