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:Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Occurs:1,450 times
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:892 times
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Occurs:184 times
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Occurs:73 times
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Occurs:927 times
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view Occurs:89 times
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing ai Occurs:474 times
Nearside 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:126 times
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Occurs:186 times
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested b Occurs:81 times
Direction indicators incorrect colour Occurs:73 times
Centre Stop lamp not working Occurs:91 times
Horn not working aii Occurs:544 times
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Occurs:5,815 times
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:88 times
Offside Rear fog lamp not working Occurs:390 times
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:107 times
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:150 times
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested b Occurs:109 times
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:69 times
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both Occurs:113 times
Offside Front Side repeater not working Occurs:355 times
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:803 times
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Occurs:146 times
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:1,372 times
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