BMW X1 vs Renault Captur
On MOT-testable defects the BMW X1 comes out ahead: 12.3% of its tests record a failure against 14.5% for the Renault Captur, a 2.2-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Captur records failures noticeably more often.
12.3%
X1 fail rate
14.5%
Captur fail rate
2.21pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | BMW X1 | Renault Captur |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 558,903 | 822,102 |
| Pass rate | 87.7% | 85.5% |
| Fail rate | 12.3% | 14.5% |
Where they differ
| Category | X1 | Captur |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Brakes | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Visibility | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Tyres | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 4.2% |
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.