BMW X1 MOT pass rate
In 2023, the BMW X1 passed 82.9% of its first MOT tests, from 99,780 tests in Great Britain. That is 11.5 points above the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common BMW X1 MOT failures
The area that failed most often was tyres, affecting 6.3% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Tyres 6.3% vs 6.3%
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 4.4% vs 11.3%
- Suspension 3.6% vs 8.9%
- Visibility 2.9% vs 4.8%
- Brakes 2.9% vs 6.8%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 0.9% vs 3.1%
- Body, chassis, structure 0.8% vs 3.4%
- Road Wheels 0.4% vs 0.4%
- Tyres: condition 4.3% vs 3.7%
- Pins and bushes 2.0% vs 1.4%
- Tread depth 2.0% vs 2.6%
- Headlamp aim 1.9% vs 3.3%
- Washers 1.9% vs 2.5%
- Brake pads 1.5% vs 2.1%
- Headlamp 0.9% vs 2.2%
- Wipers 0.8% vs 2.2%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: condition: Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 2.1% |
| Pins and bushes: Pin or bush excessively worn | 2.0% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 2.0% |
| Tyres: condition: Has ply or cords exposed | 1.4% |
| Washers: Provides insufficient washer liquid | 1.3% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 1.1% |
| Wipers: Does not clear the windscreen effectively | 0.8% |
| Headlamp: Not working on dipped beam | 0.7% |
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 0.7% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 0.7% |
BMW X1 pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 89.2% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 72.4% for those aged 10 to 14 years. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 89.2% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 83.6% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 72.4% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 71,781 | 80.4% |
| Petrol | 27,995 | 89.4% |
Most common BMW X1 advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 17.5%
- Tyres: condition 9.2%
- Brake pads 7.3%
- Vehicle 6.8%
- Brake discs 5.0%
- Pins and bushes 4.7%
- Rigid brake pipes 1.4%
- Shock absorbers 1.0%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW X1?
In 2023, 82.9% of BMW X1 MOT tests were passed first time, from 99,780 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the BMW X1?
The most common failure area was tyres, which caused 6.3% of tests to fail. Next came lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (4.4%) and suspension (3.6%).
Is the BMW X1 reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 82.9% is 11.5 points above the average and ranks 4 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a BMW X1's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.