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Bmw 1

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 42 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

42

Best Year

2008 (79%)

Years Covered

1

How reliable is the Bmw 1?

vs national average-3% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average-9% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Bmw 1 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200879%4292,618 mi

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About the Bmw 1

The Bmw 1 has been tested 42 times in 2024 MOT data across 1 model years (2008 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2008 model is the most reliable with a 79% pass rate from 42 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 79%. With just a 0 point spread, the 1 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 1 is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Bmw models.

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