Bmw X1 vs Renault Captur
On MOT-testable defects, the Bmw X1 (fail rate 12.4%) performed better than the Renault Captur (15.2%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Captur recorded failures more often.
12.4%
X1 fail rate
15.2%
Captur fail rate
2.78pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Bmw X1 | Renault Captur |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 548,016 | 754,817 |
| Pass rate | 87.6% | 84.8% |
| Fail rate | 12.4% | 15.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | X1 | Captur |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| Brakes | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| Visibility | 2.4% | 3.6% |
| Tyres | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 4.5% |
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.