BMW M135
Registered from 2013 to 2016.
About this model
The BMW 1 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since 2004. It is the successor to the BMW 3 Series Compact and is currently in its fourth generation. Positioned as the entry-level model in BMW range of products, the first generation was produced in hatchback, coupé and convertible body styles.
From the Wikipedia article BMW 1 Series, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2016 3.0 petrol. 7 of 43 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 71% | 5 |
| Brakes | 29% | 2 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 29% | 2 |
| Lights and electrics | 14% | 1 |
| Visibility | 14% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
- A wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 71% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
- Brakes — 29% of its failures
- Exhaust and emissions — 29% of its failures
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Lights and electrics — 14% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 14% of its failures