BMW X1 MOT Results
Registered in 201378.9% pass rate
from 7,391 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X1 is unusually good or bad.
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6.2% fail on
Tyres
(21% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
- 0.054% fail on Size/type
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5.5% fail on
Suspension
(25% better than other 2013 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(95% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.34% fail on
Springs
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Coil springs
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Coil springs
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Ball joint
- 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.027% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Linkage
- 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.027% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
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4.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(95% worse than other 2013 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Brakes
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
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0.41% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(54% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Brake discs (53% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.2% fail on
Brake performance
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1.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(41% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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0.96% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.92% fail on
Rbt
- 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.081% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Decelerometer
(6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Rbt
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0.27% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.24% fail on
Rbt
- 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.027% fail on
Decelerometer
(5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Rbt
- 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(82% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.041% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(82% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(41% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (64% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.11% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(60% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.054% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.054% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Hand lever
- 0.014% fail on Pedal
- 0.054% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.054% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Parking brake control
(80% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Lever (76% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
(38% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (87% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(51% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
(51% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
(51% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Headlamps
(77% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.081% fail on Stop lamp (96% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.041% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.027% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Position lamp
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0.041% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(87% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Electrical equipment
(85% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.014% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
(38% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Visibility
(36% better than other 2013 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers
- 0.61% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.081% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.081% fail on Windscreen
- 0.041% fail on Driver's view (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.041% fail on
View to rear
- 0.041% fail on Mirrors
- 0.014% fail on Bonnet
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1.2% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(35% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Exhaust system
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0.26% fail on
Transmission
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(67% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(67% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.095% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.027% fail on Bumpers
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0.027% fail on
Body
- 0.027% fail on Other body component
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0.027% fail on
Doors
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0.014% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.014% fail on Door condition
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0.014% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.014% fail on Door condition
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0.014% fail on
Driver's door
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0.027% fail on
Seats
- 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.58% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(66% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(65% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.081% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (65% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.11% fail on
Spark ignition
(89% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.46% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.014% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.014% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.57% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(65% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.31% fail on Attachment
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0.27% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.27% fail on Registration plates
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(57% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.14% fail on Condition
- 0.014% fail on Attachment
- 0.068% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Airbags
- 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
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0.095% fail on
Steering
(93% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.054% fail on Steering rack
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0.027% fail on
Power steering
- 0.014% fail on Operation
- 0.014% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.014% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.014% fail on Track rod end
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0.014% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.014% fail on Universal joint
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0.014% fail on
Steering play
- 0.014% fail on Steering rack
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0.054% fail on
Steering gear
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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.