BMW X1 MOT Results
Registered in 201074.0% pass rate
from 5,216 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X1 is unusually good or bad.
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7.2% fail on
Tyres
(18% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth
- 0.058% fail on Size/type
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6.1% fail on
Brakes
(23% better than other 2010 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Brake performance
(19% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(38% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
(39% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.038% fail on Service brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
(39% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Parking brake performance
(52% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Rbt
(57% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.038% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.019% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.33% fail on
Rbt
(57% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.23% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(59% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(65% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.019% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.019% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.19% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(65% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(21% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.1% fail on Brake pads
- 0.038% fail on Brake linings
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0.38% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Brake drums (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.019% fail on Brake slack adjuster
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.40% fail on Rigid brake pipes (46% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.13% fail on
Parking brake control
(62% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Lever
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0.12% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Hand lever
- 0.019% fail on Pedal
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0.12% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.096% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(84% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Anti-lock braking system (92% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Electronic stability control (82% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.019% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.019% fail on Valves
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3.3% fail on
Brake performance
(19% better than other 2010 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Suspension
(55% better than other 2010 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.56% fail on
Springs
(90% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Coil springs
(90% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Coil springs
(90% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(87% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Linkage (85% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.077% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.038% fail on Ball joint
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0.038% fail on
Sub-frames
(82% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Sub-frame
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0.019% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.019% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
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4.4% fail on
Suspension arms
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5.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(57% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(22% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
(28% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp (26% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.019% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.54% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Direction indicators
(91% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Flashing type
(91% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.058% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.058% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Flashing type
(91% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.12% fail on
Electrical equipment
(65% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Horn
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0.058% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.038% fail on Position lamp
- 0.019% fail on Switch
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0.058% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(90% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.058% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(90% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.058% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(90% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(22% better than other 2010 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Visibility
(26% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Washers
- 0.81% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.13% fail on
View to rear
- 0.13% fail on Mirrors
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0.058% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.058% fail on Windscreen
- 0.019% fail on Bonnet
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2.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(47% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
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0.40% fail on
Transmission
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.019% fail on Joints
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0.38% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.15% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.058% fail on
Doors
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0.019% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.019% fail on Door condition
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0.019% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.019% fail on Door condition
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0.019% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.019% fail on Door condition
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0.019% fail on
Driver's door
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0.038% fail on
Body
- 0.019% fail on Panel
- 0.019% fail on Other body component
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0.038% fail on
Seats
- 0.038% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.038% fail on Undertray
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1.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(66% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.00% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.038% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.019% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.019% fail on Particulate filter
- 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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0.096% fail on
Spark ignition
(95% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Catalyst emissions
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1.00% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.077% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.038% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.038% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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0.019% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.019% fail on Undertray
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
- 0.019% fail on Condition
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0.40% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.40% fail on Registration plates
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0.40% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(56% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts
(60% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Requirements
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0.33% fail on
Steering
(86% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Steering linkage components
(90% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Locking devices
- 0.019% fail on Lock stop
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0.12% fail on
Steering gear
(62% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack
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0.038% fail on
Power steering
- 0.019% fail on Operation
- 0.019% fail on Other components
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0.19% fail on
Steering linkage components
(90% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.019% fail on Anchorages
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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.