2019 BMW 1 Series · 86,657 MOT tests
2019 BMW 1 Series reliability
2019 BMW 1 Seriess fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 1 Series years (86,657 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- 11.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 33,551
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 86,657
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 BMW 1 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Brakes1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Wheels0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.39%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.38%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.85%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.78%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.65%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.62%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.65%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.48%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.45%)
Other years
Every BMW 1 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 BMW 1 Series reliable?
2019 BMW 1 Seriess fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 1 Series years (86,657 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW 1 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.39% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.38% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW 1 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW 1 Series shows 33,551 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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