2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 BMW 1 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

26,269 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 26,269 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%
    714 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    702 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    549 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    332 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Lights & electrics3.2%
  3. Brakes2.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Wheels0.6%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 BMW 1 Series?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2019 BMW 1 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 26,269 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW 1 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW 1 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).