BMW 1 MOT Pass Rate and Running Costs
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 42 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
42
Model Year
2008
Years Covered
1
About the BMW 1
The BMW 1 was MOT tested 42 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2008), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the 1 is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable BMW models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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BMW 1 by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 79% | 42 | 92,618 mi |
Questions about the BMW 1
Is the BMW 1 reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2008), the BMW 1 averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 42 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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