MOT reliability
Bmw One
14 vehicles · 176 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Bmw One vehicles and 176 completed MOT tests, the Bmw One has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,522 miles.
14
Vehicles
176
MOT tests
6,021
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw One problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw One MOT tests:
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Other51%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Bmw One pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 64% |
| 4 | 13 | 69% |
| 5 | 10 | 80% |
| 6 | 9 | 89% |
| 7 | 9 | 89% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 12 | 67% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 10 | 70% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 9 | 56% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Diesel (5), Other (2)
Most common Bmw One MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw One MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- front exhaust flexi (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Bmw One pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 54,615 |
| 2010 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 133,862 |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 107,128 |
| 2007 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 179,207 |
| 2006 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 73,060 |
| 2005 | 3 | 56 | 73% | 130,476 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 62,489 |
Bmw One reliability FAQ
Across 14 Bmw One vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw One MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Bmw One in our data has covered around
108,522 miles.
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