Across the 1 registration years we hold, the BMW X1 sat 18,405 MOT tests and passed first time 72% of the time, below the 80.5% national average for cars aged 3 to 8. The strongest year is the 2011 at 72%, the weakest the 2011 at 72%. Pick a year for the full record, or check a specific reg.
Reliability by registration year
What fails across the range
Brakes44.2%
Lights & electrics9.7%
Body & structure7.1%
Emissions & leaks3.7%
Wheels1.1%
Share of tests flagging each component, averaged across every X1 year, weighted by test volume.
First-time MOT pass rate · DVSA bulk data · 2022-2024 · class 4 cars · updated 2026-07-07