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Bmw 1 series (f21)

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 38 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

100%

Total Tests

38

Best Year

2012 (100%)

Years Covered

1

How reliable is the Bmw 1 series (f21)?

vs national average+18% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average+12% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Bmw 1 series (f21) by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
2012100%3843,189 mi

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About the Bmw 1 series (f21)

The Bmw 1 series (f21) has been tested 38 times in 2024 MOT data across 1 model years (2012 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 100%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 38 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 100%. With just a 0 point spread, the 1 series (f21) is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 1 series (f21) performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Bmw range.

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