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BMW X1 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
75.5% pass rate
from 6,294 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Anti-roll bars (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.079% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (19% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.064% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.064% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.048% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
    • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.016% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.24% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.079% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.064% fail on Reversing lamps (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Reversing lamps (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Electrical equipment (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.016% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.016% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.048% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.016% fail on Switch
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.60% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust system (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Transmission (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.064% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.048% fail on Flexible couplings (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Joints
    • 0.079% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.064% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.016% fail on Tank
    • 0.016% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.016% fail on Body
      • 0.016% fail on Other body component
    • 0.016% fail on Doors
      • 0.016% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
  • 0.52% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.064% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.032% fail on Power steering
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
      • 0.016% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
    • 0.016% fail on Steering play
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment
    • 0.016% fail on Condition
  • 0.46% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust emissions (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition (59% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.095% fail on Spark ignition (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.016% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
    • 0.064% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Anchorages
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