BMW 1 SERIES MOT Pass Rate
84.1% of 36,027 BMW 1 SERIES MOT tests pass.
The 1 SERIES's pass rate of 84.1% is in line with the average across all BMW models, at 84.8%.
The BMW 1 SERIES passes its MOT 84.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.0% at 3–6 years to 73.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 91.0% | 5,722 | 46,514 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.4% | 11,475 | 58,754 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.2% | 16,588 | 97,886 miles |
| 15+ years | 73.2% | 2,241 | 122,874 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 1 SERIES
The most common reason the BMW 1 SERIES fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 42.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.1% | not working |
| Tyres | 32.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 27.1% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 22.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 12.5% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 6.0% | fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.3% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.7% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 2.1% | ball joint has excessive play |