2014 BMW X1 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 73.3% of BMW X1s first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 23,326 X1 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, suspension and lamps and electrical equipment.
This page analyses first MOT tests for BMW X1s first used in 2014 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2014 BMW X1 MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, X1s first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the X1 figure was 4.7 points higher.
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| Test year | 2014 X1 | All cars first used 2014 | X1 first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.6% | 76.3% | 8,037 |
| 2022 | 78.0% | 74.1% | 7,890 |
| 2023 | 75.7% | 71.7% | 7,900 |
| 2024 | 73.5% | 69.9% | 7,737 |
| 2025 | 73.3% | 68.6% | 7,689 |
Common 2014 BMW X1 MOT failures
Share of the 6,023 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | 21.2% | 1,275 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 12.3% | 741 |
| Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed | 9.4% | 564 |
| Position lamp: not working | 7.8% | 467 |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid | 7.4% | 448 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for an X1 in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension arm replacement | £150 | £120–£180 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2014 BMW X1 before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
Common 2014 BMW X1 MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 X1s, as a share of all 23,326 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 19.8% | 4,624 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 10.1% | 2,364 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 8.5% | 1,983 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 7.0% | 1,644 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 4.6% | 1,077 |
Questions about the 2014 BMW X1 MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 BMW X1?
In 2025, 73.3% of X1s first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2014 X1 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 34.6% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (30.5%) and lamps and electrical equipment (26.4%). The single most common item was “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn” (21.2%).
How often does a 2014 BMW X1 fail its MOT?
In 2025, 26.7% of first tests on X1s first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 22.7% failed, and a further 4.0% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 6,023 of 23,326 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2014 BMW X1 MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 19.8% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (10.1%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.5%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (7.0%) and “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (4.6%).
Is a 2014 BMW X1 reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 79.6% in 2021 to 73.3% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2014
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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