BMW X1: tyres MOT failures
Of the 558,903 BMW X1 MOT tests in this dataset, 5.5% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2011 and 2014 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2,735 | 6.4% |
| 2010 | 29,807 | 6.9% |
| 2011 | 37,033 | 7.1% |
| 2012 | 33,357 | 7.0% |
| 2013 | 43,345 | 7.0% |
| 2014 | 46,865 | 7.3% |
| 2015 | 26,758 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 69,350 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 76,386 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 81,514 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 60,337 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 25,657 | 5.0% |
| 2021 | 17,018 | 5.5% |
| 2022 | 8,424 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 309 | 3.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.