2013 BMW X1 · 24,452 MOT tests
2013 BMW X1 reliability
2013 BMW X1s fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 13 X1 years (24,452 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 23.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 78,421
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,452
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.1% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.1%
- Suspension6.7%
- Brakes5.8%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.18%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.07%
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 1.73%
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 1.69%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.2%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.09%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.26%)
Other years
Every BMW X1 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 BMW X1 reliable?
2013 BMW X1s fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 13 X1 years (24,452 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.64% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW X1 shows 78,421 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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