MOT Check for BMW 1-SERIESs
The BMW 1-SERIES makes up 4,091,571 of the overall 25,932,658 BMW MOT test results. Select your 1-SERIES model year below to find the specific problems.
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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a)) Occurs:86 times
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:159 times
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:296 times
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Occurs:463 times
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:1,729 times
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Occurs:470 times
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:71 times
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Occurs:143 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Occurs:93 times
Brake hose damaged Occurs:1,192 times
Offside Headlamp insecure c Occurs:124 times
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the drivers seat (4.1.5 (b)) Occurs:78 times
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Occurs:173 times
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating e Occurs:123 times
Electronic stability system switch faulty Occurs:72 times
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Occurs:86 times
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:73 times
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Occurs:126 times
Emissions not tested Occurs:253 times
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Occurs:475 times
Windscreen washer not working Occurs:21,274 times
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play bi Occurs:125 times
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Occurs:201 times
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Occurs:234 times
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:73 times
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