2014 BMW X1 · 25,833 MOT tests
2014 BMW X1 reliability
2014 BMW X1s fail 23.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 13 X1 years (25,833 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 23.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 72,433
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,833
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.4% of tests fail here (25% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.4%
- Suspension6.5%
- Lights and electrics6.1%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.2%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.95%
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 1.53%
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 1.49%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.46%
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 (16.55%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.59%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.22%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 BMW X1 reliable?
2014 BMW X1s fail 23.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 13 X1 years (25,833 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.2% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.78% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW X1 shows 72,433 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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