BMW X1
Registered from 2003 to 2025.
About this model
The BMW X1 is a line of cars produced by German marque BMW since 2009. It is in the subcompact luxury crossover class, and the first-generation X1 was based on the E90 3 Series and offered rear-wheel drive layout as standard. The X1 essentially is aiming at a wider range of customers due to its smaller size, increased efficiency, and a lower price tag due to the all-wheel drive layout (xDrive) being optional.
From the Wikipedia article BMW X1, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2017 2.0 diesel. 1,170 of 12,553 tests failed, 9%.
Better than 75% of 2017 cars. The typical one fails 12%, across 926 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 51% | 595 |
| Lights and electrics | 16% | 192 |
| Visibility | 16% | 191 |
| Brakes | 15% | 170 |
| Suspension | 12% | 146 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3% | 31 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 51% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 15% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 12% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Lights and electrics — 16% of its failures
- Visibility — 16% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 10% of its inspections, against the 17% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 6% | 396 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 10% | 3,263 | |
| 40–60k miles | 9% | 13% | 4,984 | |
| 60–80k miles | 12% | 15% | 2,582 | |
| 80–100k miles | 11% | 16% | 898 | |
| 100–120k miles | 9% | 17% | 292 | |
| 120–140k miles | 10% | 17% | 90 | |
| 140–160k miles | 10% | 17% | 30 |
12,535 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 petrol · 228 hp · 1660 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 7.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 petrol · 228 hp · 1656 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 7.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 petrol · 228 hp · 1655 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 7.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 1650 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 265 hp · 1650 kg · 2568 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 228 hp · 1650 kg · 2671 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.0 diesel · 225 hp · 1654 kg · 2693 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.0 diesel · 215 hp · 1667 kg · 2760 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.0 diesel · 215 hp · 1667 kg · 2760 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.0 diesel · 175 hp · 1656 kg · 2756 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.0 diesel · 173 hp · 1656 kg · 2760 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.0 diesel · 1654 kg · 2760 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00783/23
The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time, and If deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00859/23
The driver airbag may be incorrectly folded. In the event of an accident it may consequently not be able to unfold correctly, increasing the risk of injury to the driver. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00868/23
The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00976/22
The micro gas generator inside the seat belt retractor may not have been manufactured to specifications. This may lead to an impairment of the restraint function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. Moreover, there may be spark formation in case of a pressure release outside of the inflator damaged tube, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00996/24
The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result in a longer braking distance, as well as failure of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01029/23
The outer safety belts for the second row of seats may have a suboptimal functioning, increasing the risk of injury in case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01039/20
A rollover detection sensor inside the airbag control unit might be defective. Consequently, in the event of an accident in which the vehicle tips over its roof, the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries of the passengers.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01377/22
Defects in the winding of cell-internal foils in the high-voltage batteries can lead to the occurrence of increased self-discharge. This can cause high voltage cell modules to overheat, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
16 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.