2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 BMW X1 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,722 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,722 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    279 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    158 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    140 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.5%
  2. Lights & electrics4.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  4. Suspension2.2%
  5. Brakes1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2017 BMW X1?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2017 BMW X1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,722 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 BMW X1?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 BMW X1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).