BMW 1 Series: tyres MOT failures
Of the 2,288,981 BMW 1 Series MOT tests in this dataset, 6.3% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2012 and 2014 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13,176 | 6.6% |
| 2005 | 48,562 | 6.3% |
| 2006 | 64,163 | 6.6% |
| 2007 | 72,549 | 6.5% |
| 2008 | 107,097 | 6.6% |
| 2009 | 130,176 | 6.7% |
| 2010 | 149,162 | 6.7% |
| 2011 | 141,239 | 6.6% |
| 2012 | 181,168 | 6.8% |
| 2013 | 221,851 | 6.7% |
| 2014 | 182,189 | 6.9% |
| 2015 | 183,970 | 6.5% |
| 2016 | 183,208 | 6.0% |
| 2017 | 186,212 | 5.7% |
| 2018 | 152,422 | 5.6% |
| 2019 | 128,289 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 82,489 | 5.8% |
| 2021 | 43,176 | 5.3% |
| 2022 | 16,326 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 1,336 | 3.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.