BMW X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Auto
From 2,267 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Autos fare better: 2021 models pass at 91.3% vs 93.5% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 83 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 83 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 27 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle of different structure | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 93.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Autos tested had between 20,549 and 46,726 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,851 median miles, the X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Auto has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Auto has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 2,267 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 83 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Auto is 32,851 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,549 and 46,726 miles.
Buying a used X1 Xdrive25E M Sport Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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