Bmw X1 vs Peugeot 2008
On MOT-testable defects, the Bmw X1 (fail rate 12.4%) performed better than the Peugeot 2008 (16.7%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was body, structure & corrosion, where the 2008 recorded failures more often.
12.4%
X1 fail rate
16.7%
2008 fail rate
4.26pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Bmw X1 | Peugeot 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 548,016 | 567,886 |
| Pass rate | 87.6% | 83.3% |
| Fail rate | 12.4% | 16.7% |
Where they differ
| Category | X1 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 7.3% |
| Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 9.3% |
| Visibility | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Tyres | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| Brakes | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Suspension | 3.3% | 3.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.