BMW X1 MOT Pass Rate
86.7% of 44,935 BMW X1 MOT tests pass.
The X1 has a pass rate of 86.7%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW X1 passes its MOT 86.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.2% at 0–3 years to 79.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.2% | 2,453 | 24,040 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.0% | 11,678 | 36,385 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.5% | 17,774 | 62,545 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.4% | 12,937 | 97,505 miles |
| 15+ years | 79.6% | 93 | 119,958 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW X1
The most common reason the BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 36.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.4% | not working |
| Suspension | 25.5% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 19.4% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 13.6% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.1% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 2.4% | fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 79.7% pass rate
- BMW 118 — 84.2% pass rate
- BMW 116 — 79.8% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.0% pass rate
- BMW X3 — 84.9% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 84.1% pass rate