2015 BMW X1 · 15,294 MOT tests
2015 BMW X1 reliability
2015 BMW X1s fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 13 X1 years (15,294 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 18.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 62,757
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,294
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.7% of tests fail here (5% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Suspension4.8%
- Lights and electrics4.6%
- Brakes2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
- Wheels0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.51%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.63%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.26%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.05%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.98%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.72%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.09%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.43%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 BMW X1 reliable?
2015 BMW X1s fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 13 X1 years (15,294 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.51% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.75% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW X1 shows 62,757 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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