diff --git a/libraries/AP_Compass/AP_Compass_QMC5883L.cpp b/libraries/AP_Compass/AP_Compass_QMC5883L.cpp
index a9275cf721..b291cdda2d 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Compass/AP_Compass_QMC5883L.cpp
+++ b/libraries/AP_Compass/AP_Compass_QMC5883L.cpp
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ void AP_Compass_QMC5883L::timer()
     	return;
     }
     //new data is ready
-    if(!status & 0x04){
+    if (!(status & 0x04)) {
     	return;
     }