Bmw X1
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 200,387 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
200,387
Best Year
2022 (94%)
Years Covered
14
How reliable is the Bmw X1?
Bmw X1 by Year
| 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 |
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About the Bmw X1
The Bmw X1 has been tested 200,387 times in 2024 MOT data across 14 model years (2009 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 848 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 81%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW X1s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
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.
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