2011 BMW X1 · 20,339 MOT tests
2011 BMW X1 reliability
2011 BMW X1s fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 X1 years (20,339 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 27.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 96,594
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,339
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.4% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.9%
- Tyres8.4%
- Lights and electrics7.9%
- Brakes6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.65%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.52%
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 1.8%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.75%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 1.52%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.82%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.39%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.14%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 BMW X1 reliable?
2011 BMW X1s fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 X1 years (20,339 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.65% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.24% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 BMW X1 shows 96,594 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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