MOT reliability
Bmw M1
50 vehicles · 404 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 50 Bmw M1 vehicles and 404 completed MOT tests, the Bmw M1 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 51,279 miles.
50
Vehicles
404
MOT tests
3,098
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw M1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw M1 MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Visibility5%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Bmw M1 pass rate by age
How the Bmw M1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 38 | 89% |
| 4 | 30 | 90% |
| 5 | 31 | 90% |
| 6 | 34 | 88% |
| 7 | 30 | 93% |
| 8 | 25 | 100% |
| 9 | 24 | 96% |
| 10 | 19 | 89% |
| 11 | 18 | 100% |
| 12 | 24 | 83% |
| 13 | 20 | 90% |
| 14 | 17 | 94% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (47), Diesel (3)
Most common Bmw M1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw M1 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (9 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
Bmw M1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 64,965 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 41,428 |
| 2017 | 7 | 33 | 97% | 61,962 |
| 2016 | 3 | 15 | 87% | 36,682 |
| 2013 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 61,945 |
| 2012 | 6 | 42 | 95% | 45,607 |
| 2011 | 13 | 171 | 91% | 36,451 |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 111,300 |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 94,141 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 358,576 |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 32,045 |
| 1985 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 25,998 |
| 1984 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 44,526 |
| 1981 | 3 | 11 | 64% | 47,914 |
| 1980 | 8 | 50 | 88% | 28,754 |
Bmw M1 reliability FAQ
Across 50 Bmw M1 vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw M1 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
The typical Bmw M1 in our data has covered around
51,279 miles.
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