2010 BMW X1 · 16,068 MOT tests
2010 BMW X1 reliability
2010 BMW X1s fail 28.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 13 X1 years (16,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 28.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 104,028
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,068
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.9%
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Tyres8.1%
- Brakes7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.27%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.28%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.99%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.87%
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 1.8%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.75%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.4%)
Other years
Every BMW X1 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 BMW X1 reliable?
2010 BMW X1s fail 28.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 13 X1 years (16,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.27% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.02% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 BMW X1 shows 104,028 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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