2016 BMW X1 · 42,093 MOT tests
2016 BMW X1 reliability
2016 BMW X1s fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 X1 years (42,093 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 12.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 54,565
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,093
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Suspension2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Brakes1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.6%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.37%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.74%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.7%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.04%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.7%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.57%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 BMW X1 reliable?
2016 BMW X1s fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 X1 years (42,093 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.6% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.37% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW X1 shows 54,565 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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