2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 BMW X1 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,995 MOT tests in 2024. 73.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.5%
Failed or needed repairs26.5%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,995 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    364 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    231 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    162 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    78 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.6%
  2. Suspension8.6%
  3. Lights & electrics8.1%
  4. Brakes7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Body & chassis1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%

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 2014 BMW X1?

In 2024, 73.5% of 2014 BMW X1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,995 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 tyres.

Is the 2014 BMW X1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).