BMW X1 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The BMW X1 is a family suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 136 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 92 of 442, and 17.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (2.1% of tests).
Ranked 92 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 8 of 31 family SUVs
In 2024, 103,615 BMW X1s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 17.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the BMW X1 is 26% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 9.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
17.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
9.8%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,500
Typical age at test: 7 years
BMW X1 MOT failure rate by age
Most common BMW X1 MOT faults
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1% of tests
What the BMW X1 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.3% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 4.5% | ▼ 43% less often |
| Suspension | 3.9% | ▼ 38% less often |
| Brakes | 3.0% | ▼ 41% less often |
| Visibility | 2.7% | ▼ 31% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.0% | ▼ 53% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.9% | ▼ 56% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.2% | ▼ 63% less often |
| Steering | 0.2% | ▼ 85% less often |
What MPG does the BMW X1 do?
Official economy for the BMW X1 ranges from 34.4 to 68.9mpg across the 109 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2025). A typical petrol version manages 44.8mpg and a typical diesel 57.6mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any BMW X1 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A BMW X1 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £360 a year.
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Official figures for 109 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Official economy
34.4–68.9 mpg
CO2
17–179 g/km
Power
150–326 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 X1 sDrive18d Sport150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 131g | £200 | 36% |
| X1 X1 sDrive18d xLine150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 133g | £200 | 36% |
| X1 X1 sDrive18d M Sport150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 53.2 mpg | 131g | £200 | 36% |
| X1 X1 xDrive23d xLine211 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 56.4 mpg | 126g | £200 | 35% |
| X1 X1 xDrive23d M Sport211 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 56.4 mpg | 124g | £200 | 34% |
| X1 X1 sDrive20i Sport170 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 47.8 mpg | 128g | £200 | 31% |
| X1 X1 sDrive20i xLine170 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 129g | £200 | 31% |
| X1 X1 sDrive20i M Sport170 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 127g | £200 | 31% |
| X1 X1 xDrive23i xLine218 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 42.1 mpg | 145g | £200 | 35% |
| X1 X1 xDrive23i M Sport218 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 42.1 mpg | 145g | £200 | 35% |
| X1 X1 M35i xDrive300 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 34.4 mpg | 175g | £200 | 37% |
| X1 X1 xDrive25e Sport245 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 313.9 mpg | 17g | £200 | 10% |
| X1 X1 xDrive25e xLine245 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 313.9 mpg | 18g | £200 | 10% |
| X1 X1 xDrive25e M Sport245 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 313.9 mpg | 17g | £200 | 10% |
| X1 X1 xDrive30e xLine326 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 313.9 mpg | 18g | £200 | 10% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 109 versions.
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the BMW X1 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the BMW X1 is 26% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 136 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the BMW X1?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, found in 2.1% of tests.
›What MPG does the BMW X1 do?
Official economy for the BMW X1 ranges from 34.4 to 68.9mpg across the 109 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2025). A typical petrol version manages 44.8mpg and a typical diesel 57.6mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a BMW X1?
Any BMW X1 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A BMW X1 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £360 a year.
›How many BMW X1s fail their MOT?
17.5% of BMW X1s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 9.8% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the BMW X1 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.