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BMW X1 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
79.6% pass rate
from 8,067 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (66% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.025% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Shock absorbers (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Suspension rods (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.037% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.012% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (26% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (24% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Dipswitch (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (99% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (99% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Switch (20 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.050% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.050% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Electrical equipment (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Horn
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (20% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs (55% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.050% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.074% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.037% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.087% fail on Lever
    • 0.074% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.062% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.037% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.037% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.012% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Wipers (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.050% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.037% fail on View to rear
      • 0.037% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.78% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.099% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on System
    • 0.099% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.012% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.012% fail on Joints
    • 0.050% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
    • 0.025% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 0.45% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition (37% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (59% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Other emission control equipment (25 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.025% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.050% fail on Spark ignition (94% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels (65% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment (95% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Condition
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.037% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.012% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.050% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.050% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Power steering
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
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