BMW X1

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 200,387 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

200,387

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (93%)

Years Covered

About the BMW X1

The BMW X1 was MOT tested 200,387 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (2009 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 25,371 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 81%. The 12 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer BMW X1s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 117,777 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 21,338 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1499cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the BMW X1?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average-1% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread12 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

BMW X1 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	94%	848	21,338 mi
2021	93%	11,979	24,155 mi
2020	93%	13,908	30,064 mi
2019	93%	25,371	36,772 mi
2018	91%	27,077	46,309 mi
2017	91%	25,593	58,173 mi
2016	90%	22,978	65,476 mi
2015	87%	8,814	73,240 mi
2014	83%	15,131	82,597 mi
2013	83%	15,032	86,916 mi
2012	82%	11,339	97,547 mi
2011	81%	12,207	105,382 mi
2010	81%	9,233	112,064 mi
2009	81%	877	117,777 mi

Questions about the BMW X1

Is the BMW X1 reliable?

Across its 14 model years in our data (2009 to 2022), the BMW X1 averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 200,387 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year BMW X1 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 BMW X1 has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 81%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.