2009 BMW X1 · 1,512 MOT tests
2009 BMW X1 reliability
2009 BMW X1s fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 X1 years (1,512 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 29.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 111,968
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,512
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.2%
- Lights and electrics9.3%
- Tyres7.9%
- Brakes7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.49%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.18%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.98%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.85%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.65%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.2%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.75%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.97%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.7%)
Other years
Every BMW X1 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 BMW X1 reliable?
2009 BMW X1s fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 X1 years (1,512 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.49% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.91% of tests), position lamp not working (2.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 BMW X1 shows 111,968 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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