MOT reliability
Bmw 1000
22 vehicles · 194 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Bmw 1000 vehicles and 194 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 1000 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,656 miles.
22
Vehicles
194
MOT tests
1,120
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 1000 MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Brakes23%
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Steering12%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure3%
Bmw 1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21), Other (1)
Most common Bmw 1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 1000 MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Clutch lever pivot (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
Bmw 1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 27,459 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 11,961 |
| 1993 | 1 | 28 | 68% | 19,043 |
| 1992 | 2 | 16 | 88% | 79,453 |
| 1990 | 2 | 20 | 80% | 57,703 |
| 1989 | 2 | 20 | 100% | 72,502 |
| 1983 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 63,364 |
| 1982 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 59,958 |
| 1981 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 34,077 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 73,105 |
| 1979 | 3 | 16 | 94% | 45,202 |
| 1978 | 3 | 24 | 88% | 54,674 |
| 1977 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 58,663 |
| 1971 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 22,545 |
Bmw 1000 reliability FAQ
Across 22 Bmw 1000 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 1000 MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Bmw 1000 in our data has covered around
50,656 miles.
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