2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 BMW X1 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,187 MOT tests in 2024. 79.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time79.8%
Failed or needed repairs20.2%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    146 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    98 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    71 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: not working0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    41 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.1%
  2. Lights & electrics6.1%
  3. Suspension5.9%
  4. Brakes4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%

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.

← 2014 X1All X1 years2016 X1 →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 BMW X1?

In 2024, 79.8% of 2015 BMW X1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,187 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 BMW X1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).