BMW 1 Series Reliability
MOT-based reliability by make and model. The score uses UK test history, not a local inspection scheme. Look up a registration or a VIN.




Check the reliability of your BMW 1 Series
Enter a 17-character VIN. Australia has no registration lookup on this check.

Your VIN is a unique 17-character vehicle number.
Where can I find my VIN?
- On the vehicle registration document
- Along the bottom of the windscreen, on the dashboard
- On the driver's door frame
Service history
Dealer & service records
MOT records
Past & current MOT data
Write-off check
Check for insurance write-offs
Finance check
Outstanding finance & theft checks
| Year | Fuel | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Di | 522 | 677 |
| 7 | Di | 508 | 594 |
| 12 | Di | 574 | 6777 |
| 11 | Di | 573 | 6976 |
| 13 | Di | 581 | 3399 |
| 18 | Di | 784 | 702 |
| 15 | Pe | 661 | 2622 |
| 19 | Pe | 866 | 3776 |
| 19 | Di | 827 | 1276 |
| 11 | Pe | 626 | 3389 |
| 12 | Pe | 633 | 3751 |
| 18 | Pe | 814 | 2611 |
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
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BMW 1 Series Reliability
MOT-based reliability by make and model. The score uses UK test history, not a local inspection scheme. Look up a registration or a VIN.
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
Look up a registration or a VIN.