2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 BMW X1 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,384 MOT tests in 2024. 85.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time85.7%
Failed or needed repairs14.3%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,384 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    219 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    123 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    126 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Lights & electrics4.0%
  3. Suspension3.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Brakes1.7%
  6. Wheels0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 BMW X1?

In 2024, 85.7% of 2016 BMW X1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,384 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 BMW X1?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 BMW X1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).