2020 BMW X1 · 14,751 MOT tests
2020 BMW X1 reliability
2020 BMW X1s fail 8.5% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 13 X1 years (14,751 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 8.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,957
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,751
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 4.6% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Brakes0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.59%
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 0.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.39%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.38%
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 0.33%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.65%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.57%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.36%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 BMW X1 reliable?
2020 BMW X1s fail 8.5% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 13 X1 years (14,751 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.59% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.6% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 BMW X1 shows 26,957 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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