2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 BMW X1 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,820 MOT tests in 2024. 87.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time87.0%
Failed or needed repairs13.0%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,820 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 cords2.4%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    218 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    137 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    145 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.5%
  2. Lights & electrics3.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Brakes1.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  6. Suspension1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%

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 2018 BMW X1?

In 2024, 87.0% of 2018 BMW X1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,820 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 BMW X1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).