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BMW X1 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
78.9% pass rate
from 7,391 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.054% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms (95% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.34% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.6% fail on Brakes
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.041% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.054% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.054% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.014% fail on Pedal
    • 0.054% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.054% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Lever (76% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (87% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Headlamps (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.081% fail on Stop lamp (96% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.041% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.041% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Electrical equipment (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.61% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.081% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.041% fail on Driver's view (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on View to rear
      • 0.041% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.095% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.095% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.027% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.58% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.11% fail on Spark ignition (89% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
    • 0.068% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.095% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.027% fail on Power steering
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.014% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.014% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.014% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
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