2017 BMW X1 · 47,320 MOT tests
2017 BMW X1 reliability
2017 BMW X1s fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 13 X1 years (47,320 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 12.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 47,087
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 47,320
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Brakes1.5%
- Suspension1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.62%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.74%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.7%
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 0.69%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 0.67%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.36%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.08%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.87%)
Other years
Every BMW X1 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 BMW X1 reliable?
2017 BMW X1s fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 13 X1 years (47,320 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.62% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.17% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW X1 shows 47,087 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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