BMW X1 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW X1. Check any X1 by registration number below.
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80.3%
Avg Pass Rate
-9.6%
vs BMW Avg
15
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
BMW X1 — MOT Reliability Overview
The BMW X1 has an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, which is 9.6 percentage points below the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the X1 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
The most common reasons a BMW X1 fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your X1 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Typical mileage for the X1 is around 42,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used X1, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.
Before buying a used BMW X1, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the BMW X1 performs at MOT across different model years.
2022
Based on 803 vehicles
0.9%
5.3%
35k mi
2021
Based on 11,266 vehicles
1.5%
8.3%
38k mi
2020
Based on 20,075 vehicles
1.7%
8.0%
36k mi
62k mi
2019
Based on 37,517 vehicles
1.7%
7.5%
40k mi
58k mi
2018
Based on 39,355 vehicles
2.1%
10.1%
62k mi
2017
Based on 37,068 vehicles
2.4%
10.3%
72k mi
2016
Based on 33,199 vehicles
2.4%
11.1%
2015
Based on 12,236 vehicles
3.9%
16.0%
132k mi
2014
Based on 20,366 vehicles
5.8%
20.9%
131k mi
2013
Based on 19,558 vehicles
5.6%
21.7%
131k mi
2012
Based on 14,598 vehicles
6.2%
24.7%
139k mi
2011
Based on 15,936 vehicles
5.8%
24.4%
2010
Based on 12,353 vehicles
6.2%
23.5%
2009
Based on 35,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
24k mi
42k mi
82k mi
0
Based on 113,461 vehicles
59k mi
Top MOT Failures — BMW X1
The most common reasons a BMW X1 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
A tyre seriously damaged
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Front Offside
Rear Offside
Typical Mileage — BMW X1
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used X1.
At 3 Years
24,000
miles
At 5 Years
42,000
miles
At 10 Years
82,000
miles
Other BMW Models
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BMW X1 — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the BMW X1 MOT and reliability.
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