BMW X1 MOT Results

Registered in 2009

73.1% pass rate

from 475 tests in 2021

(32% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X1 is unusually good or bad.

7.8% fail on Brakes
- 4.0% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.84% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.63% fail on Rbt
      - 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.42% fail on Brake discs
- 0.63% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.42% fail on Lever
- 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system
6.9% fail on Suspension (53% better than other 2009 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.63% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.63% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Linkage
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.21% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.21% fail on Dipswitch
  - 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.63% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.21% fail on Switch
- 0.21% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.21% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
5.1% fail on Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth
2.9% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Washers
- 1.3% fail on Wipers
2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.42% fail on Transmission
  - 0.42% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.42% fail on Joints
- 0.21% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.21% fail on Undertray
1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.21% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.42% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.63% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.21% fail on Steering rack
- 0.21% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 0.21% fail on Steering play
  - 0.21% fail on Steering rack
0.63% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.63% fail on Attachment
0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.42% fail on Registration plates
0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.21% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.21% fail on Condition

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BMW X1 (2009 - 2015)
Compact off-roader available with two or four-wheel drive. Car-like to drive. Economical diesel engine with various power outputs. Usefully large boot.