2019 BMW X1 · 38,463 MOT tests
2019 BMW X1 reliability
2019 BMW X1s fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 X1 years (38,463 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 9.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,221
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,463
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Brakes0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Suspension0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.95%
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 0.67%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.54%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.5%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.41%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.44%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.8%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.56%)
Other years
Every BMW X1 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 BMW X1 reliable?
2019 BMW X1s fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 X1 years (38,463 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.95% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.67% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW X1 shows 30,221 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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