2018 BMW X1 · 51,747 MOT tests
2018 BMW X1 reliability
2018 BMW X1s fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 13 X1 years (51,747 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 11.4%
- 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 5
- 36,177
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,747
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.3% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Brakes1.2%
- Suspension0.7%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.01%
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 0.85%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.72%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.64%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.63%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.62%
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 (10.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.52%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.25%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.96%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.61%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 BMW X1 reliable?
2018 BMW X1s fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 13 X1 years (51,747 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.01% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.85% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 BMW X1 shows 36,177 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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