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2010 BMW X1: MOT pass rate and common failures

Of 9,623 MOT tests on 2010-registered BMW X1s in 2023–2024 (on average 12.9 years old at test, median 107,006 miles), 69.7% passed first time, 13.1 points lower than the BMW X1 overall. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, 2010 BMW X1s failed 24% less often than comparable cars.

9,623 MOT tests on 4,950 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto

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At a glance

2010 BMW X1 MOT results at a glance
FigureValueBasis
First-time pass rate69.7%±0.9 pts (95%), n = 9,623
All BMW X1s82.8%n = 207,572
Failures vs similar cars0.76×same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00
Tests with a dangerous defect10.2%n = 9,623
Average age at test12.9 yearsn = 9,623

Where 2010 BMW X1s fail

2010 BMW X1 MOT failures by area
AreaTests failed on itvs similar cars
Suspension9.8%-41%
Lights, reflectors and electrical9.3%-47%
Tyres8.4%+6%
Brakes7.8%-25%
Driver's view of the road4.9%-13%
Body, chassis and structure2.7%-53%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.1%-52%
Road wheels0.8%+30%
Seat belts and airbags0.6%-58%
Steering0.6%-84%
Registration plates and VIN0.5%+2%
Speedometer and driving controls0.0%+213%

Most common failure items

Most common 2010 BMW X1 MOT failure items
ItemAreaShare of tests
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively wornSuspension5.08%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres3.47%
Condition: has ply or cords exposedTyres2.73%
Position lamp: not workingLights, reflectors and electrical2.54%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes2.38%

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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.