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BMW X1 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
76.0% pass rate
from 5,724 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.070% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.56% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.017% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.47% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (35% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.035% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs (35% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.087% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.070% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.017% fail on Pedal
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 4.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.10% fail on Stop lamp (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.035% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.035% fail on Electrical equipment (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.017% fail on Horn
    • 0.017% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.017% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.70% fail on Wipers (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.30% fail on Transmission (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.052% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
    • 0.017% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar
      • 0.017% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.017% fail on Load security
      • 0.017% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.017% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 0.77% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.070% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.052% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.052% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.070% fail on Steering play
      • 0.070% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.052% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.052% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.052% fail on Steering coupling (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Universal joint (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Power steering
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.052% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2012 cars)
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