2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 BMW X1 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,334 MOT tests in 2024. 70.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time70.5%
Failed or needed repairs29.5%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,334 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    277 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    246 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    130 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension11.0%
  2. Lights & electrics10.9%
  3. Tyres9.9%
  4. Brakes9.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Body & chassis3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 BMW X1?

In 2024, 70.5% of 2011 BMW X1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,334 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 BMW X1?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 BMW X1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).