BMW X1 MOT pass rate
87.5% of 180,954 BMW X1 MOT tests pass.
The X1 has a pass rate of 87.5%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (85.5%).
The BMW X1 passes its MOT 87.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.9% at 0–3 years to 80.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.9% | 12,158 | 25,778 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.5% | 56,895 | 36,525 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.6% | 66,506 | 62,699 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.4% | 45,299 | 96,265 miles |
| 15+ years | 80.2% | 96 | 119,827 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW X1
The most common reason the BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 39.1% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 24.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 19.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 14.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.4% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Road Wheels | 2.3% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW X1?
- 87.5% of BMW X1 MOT tests pass, based on 180,954 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW X1?
- The most common reason the BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the BMW X1's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.