BMW X1 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
74.0% pass rate
from 5,216 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 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
  • 6.1% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (19% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 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)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 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)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (52% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 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)
        • 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)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 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)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
      • 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)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.019% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.019% fail on Valves
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.56% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.077% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.038% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.019% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 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
    • 0.058% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 0.058% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.058% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 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)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.058% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.058% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.019% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.40% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.019% fail on Joints
    • 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)
    • 0.058% fail on Doors
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
      • 0.019% fail on Other body component
    • 0.038% fail on Seats
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.038% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 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
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 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
    • 0.077% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Undertray
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.019% fail on Condition
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 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)
    • 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
  • 0.33% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.038% fail on Power steering
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
  • 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.

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