2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 BMW X1 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,844 MOT tests in 2024. 89.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time89.1%
Failed or needed repairs10.9%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,844 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 cords4.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    146 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    80 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    50 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    37 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Lights & electrics1.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  4. Brakes0.5%
  5. Suspension0.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 BMW X1?

In 2024, 89.1% of 2021 BMW X1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,844 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 BMW X1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).