BMW X1 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the BMW X1 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 100,668 UK MOT tests of the BMW X1 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn): recorded on 6.1% of tests of 2013–2015 cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km), 4.7× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.8×); pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (2.1×); tyres (a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (1.7×). The most common reasons a BMW X1 fails its MOT are pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the BMW X1
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the BMW X1 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.7× | 4,250 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | MOT fail | 2020–2022 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.8× | 618 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 8.2% | 4% | 2.1× | 4,490 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.7× | 4,049 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 8.9% | 5.8% | 1.5× | 11,050 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.7× | 4,250 |
| Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak | MOT fail | 2008–2010 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 4.6% | 2% | 2.3× | 482 |
| Tyres (condition): has ply or cords exposed | MOT fail | 2009–2011 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.7× | 2,676 |
BMW X1 by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 6,423 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 18,666 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 11,679 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | — |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4,188 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (3.5%, 1.7×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 1,281 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1%, 2×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 373 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (8.6%, 2.8×) |
BMW X1 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 453 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.9×) |
| 2010 | 4,916 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (3.2×) |
| 2011 | 6,169 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (3.3×) |
| 2012 | 5,551 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (4.4×) |
| 2013 | 7,274 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.9×) |
| 2014 | 7,900 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (4.7×) |
| 2015 | 4,661 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.8×) |
| 2016 | 12,594 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.1×) |
| 2017 | 13,957 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.3×) |
| 2018 | 14,829 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.8×) |
| 2019 | 13,979 | Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (1.9×) |
| 2020 | 8,027 | Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (2.4×) |
| 2021 | 352 | Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.8×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the BMW X1?
In 100,668 UK MOT tests of the BMW X1 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn): recorded on 6.1% of tests of 2013–2015 cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km), 4.7× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.8×); pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (2.1×); tyres (a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (1.7×). The most common reasons a BMW X1 fails its MOT are pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do BMW X1s fail the MOT?
Across 100,668 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the BMW X1 were pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn) (5% of tests); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.6% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3.5% of tests).
At what mileage do BMW X1 problems start?
The clearest BMW X1-specific issue, pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn), peaks against other cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) on 2013–2015 cars (6.1% of tests vs 1.3% for all cars that age).
Where does this BMW X1 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 100,668 tests of the BMW X1. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.