2015 BMW X1: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2015 BMW X1
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Airbag, steering and front axle recalls
There were recalls for faulty airbags (including cars built Sept to Dec 2016), a front axle fault, faulty steering assemblies, crankshaft sensors and rear light fixings.
At the viewing: Ask a BMW dealer to confirm every recall has been done.
Source: Auto Express: used BMW X1 (Mk2, 2015-2022) buyer’s guide
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Other years
Every year of the BMW X1 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 291 | Tyres 13% |
| 2022 | 7,938 | Tyres 21% |
| 2021 | 15,621 | Tyres 24% |
| 2020 | 23,263 | Tyres 24% |
| 2019 | 40,760 | Tyres 27% |
| 2018 | 43,483 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 41,392 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 37,304 | Tyres 27% |
| 2014 | 23,178 | Tyres 33% |
| 2013 | 21,376 | Tyres 32% |
| 2012 | 16,008 | Tyres 33% |
| 2011 | 17,693 | Tyres 35% |
| 2010 | 13,975 | Tyres 33% |
| 2009 | 1,269 | Suspension 39% |