Comparison · family SUVs

Hyundai Tucson vs BMW X1: which is more reliable?

The BMW X1 does better at the MOT, with a score of 108 against 101 for the Hyundai Tucson, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 234,157 real MOT tests in 2024.

Hyundai Tucson

101About average
MOT tests135,094

BMW X1

108Above average
MOT tests99,063

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testHyundai TucsonBMW X1
3–5 years
100About average
104Above average
6–9 years
102About average
108Well above average
10–14 years–
111Well above average
15+ years
94Below average
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Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearHyundai TucsonBMW X1
202187.7%89.1%
202084.3%90.7%
201985.0%89.7%
201883.6%87.0%
201780.5%86.0%
201679.4%85.7%
201575.5%79.8%
201059.2%69.6%
200957.1%68.6%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaHyundai TucsonBMW X1
Brakes8.63.8
Tyres5.17.0
Lights & electrics3.65.1
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.52.8
Suspension2.24.0
Emissions & leaks1.71.0
Body & chassis0.80.9
Steering0.80.2

Hyundai Tucson: top failures

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  6. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.6%

BMW X1: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Hyundai Tucson or the BMW X1?

The BMW X1 does better at the MOT, with a score of 108 against 101 for the Hyundai Tucson, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Hyundai Tucson and BMW X1 can be compared?

Both were tested for 9 registration years (2009–2021). The Hyundai Tucson had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the BMW X1 in 9.

What fails most on each?

Hyundai Tucson: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. BMW X1: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn.