2021 BMW X1 · 3,140 MOT tests
2021 BMW X1 reliability
2021 BMW X1s fail 7.1% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 X1 years (3,140 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- 7.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X1s: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 25,569
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,140
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 BMW X1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.4%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
- Brakes0.3%
- Suspension0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.34%
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 0.61%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.38%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.29%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.22%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.16%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.99%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.8%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.76%)
Other years
Every BMW X1 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 BMW X1 reliable?
2021 BMW X1s fail 7.1% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 X1 years (3,140 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 BMW X1 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.34% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.61% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 BMW X1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 BMW X1 shows 25,569 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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