Bmw 1 Series vs Honda Civic
On MOT-testable defects, the Bmw 1 Series (fail rate 16.1%) performed better than the Honda Civic (20.9%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was lighting & signalling, where the Civic recorded failures more often.
16.1%
1 Series fail rate
20.9%
Civic fail rate
4.87pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Bmw 1 Series | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 2,262,182 | 1,771,579 |
| Pass rate | 83.9% | 79.1% |
| Fail rate | 16.1% | 20.9% |
Where they differ
| Category | 1 Series | Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 14.5% |
| Suspension | 4.1% | 9.0% |
| Brakes | 4.5% | 6.8% |
| Tyres | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Visibility | 3.5% | 4.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.