Car statistics
How many BMW X1s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 112,155 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 129,225 BMW X1s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,549 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2009.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 532 |
| 2010 | 6,288 |
| 2011 | 12,796 |
| 2012 | 18,740 |
| 2013 | 26,531 |
| 2014 | 33,949 |
| 2015 | 38,375 |
| 2016 | 50,673 |
| 2017 | 63,936 |
| 2018 | 77,850 |
| 2019 | 89,762 |
| 2020 | 96,006 |
| 2021 | 102,572 |
| 2022 | 109,330 |
| 2023 | 112,224 |
| 2024 | 116,412 |
| 2025 | 126,444 |
| 2026 | 129,225 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 82.3% of BMW X1 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the BMW X1s tested pass 77.1% of the time, so the BMW X1 does better than average for its age, by 5.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 82.7%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | BMW X1 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 91.4% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 90.8% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 87.2% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 82.7% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 71.3% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 67.4% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT, appearing on 33.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.2% of BMW X1 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 33.9% |
| Suspension | 26.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.0% |
| Brakes | 16.5% |
| Visibility | 16.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.3% |
| Road wheels | 2.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a BMW X1 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, on 11.9% of 19,819 failed tests. 41.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 11.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 11.9% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 9.4% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 7.8% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.9% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 6.9% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.3% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 4.9% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.7% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 17.1% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.8% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.0% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 6.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 4.3% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.1% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.0% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 1.9% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
13 years of the BMW X1, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (67.8% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (91.3%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | – | 4,454 | 67.8% |
| 2011 | – | 5,575 | 68.8% |
| 2012 | – | 5,047 | 69.4% |
| 2013 | – | 6,820 | 72.7% |
| 2014 | 8,264 | 7,570 | 73.3% |
| 2015 | 4,702 | 4,438 | 78.2% |
| 2016 | 12,851 | 12,236 | 82.8% |
| 2017 | 14,189 | 13,698 | 84.3% |
| 2018 | 14,776 | 14,337 | 85.9% |
| 2019 | 13,519 | 13,373 | 88.8% |
| 2020 | 7,501 | 7,366 | 90.1% |
| 2021 | 7,549 | 7,180 | 91.6% |
| 2022 | 6,937 | 6,679 | 91.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average BMW X1 covers 7,620 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 7,938 |
| 6–7 years | 7,637 |
| 8–10 years | 7,805 |
| 11–14 years | 7,266 |
| 15–19 years | 7,150 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of BMW X1s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 14,704 in 2018. In 2025, 11,651 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 553 |
| ’10 | 6,109 |
| ’11 | 7,040 |
| ’12 | 6,108 |
| ’13 | 7,791 |
| ’14 | 8,375 |
| ’15 | 4,855 |
| ’16 | 12,969 |
| ’17 | 14,346 |
| ’18 | 14,704 |
| ’19 | 13,652 |
| ’20 | 7,585 |
| ’21 | 7,441 |
| ’22 | 6,888 |
| ’23 | 4,481 |
| ’24 | 6,787 |
| ’25 | 11,651 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 129,723 BMW X1s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 75.6% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 24.3% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 24.3%. Diesels made up 97.9% of those licensed in 2014 and 53.9% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 98,086 licensed | 75.6% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 31,483 licensed | 24.3% |
| Other sizes 154 licensed | 0.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 69,806 | 53.8% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 23,623 | 18.2% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Plug-in hybrid | 10,925 | 8.4% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 10,389 | 8.0% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Hybrid | 10,169 | 7.8% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Hybrid | 4,657 | 3.6% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,401–1,500cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 99.4% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 99.5% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 99.6% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 99.1% | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 96.1% | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 92.5% | 7.2% |
| 2020 | 90.6% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | 88.1% | 11.7% |
| 2022 | 86.7% | 13.1% |
| 2023 | 84.8% | 15.1% |
| 2024 | 81.3% | 18.6% |
| 2025 | 75.6% | 24.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 97.9% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 97.6% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 94.8% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 92.1% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 84.9% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 76.3% | 23.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 72.3% | 26.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 68.3% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 65.0% | 30.2% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| 2023 | 62.8% | 29.2% | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 2024 | 59.6% | 27.9% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 53.9% | 26.2% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the BMW X1 from 2010, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel, petrol hybrid and diesel hybrid versions ranges from 34.4 to 60.1 mpg, with CO2 of 124 to 185 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 113.0 to 353.1 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2010 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 36.7 to 68.9 mpg, with CO2 of 109 to 179 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 34.4–36.7 | 175–185 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 2 |
| 2.0 diesel | 52.3–56.5 | 131–140 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 3 |
| 1.5 petrol hybrid | 46.3–50.4 | 127–137 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 3 |
| 2.0 petrol hybrid | 42.1–44.1 | 145–152 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 2 |
| 2.0 diesel hybrid | 56.4–60.1 | 124–132 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 2 |
| 1.5 plug-in hybrid | 113.0–353.1 | 17–57 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 6 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 36.7–44.8 | 146–179 | 2013–2018 | Euro 6 | 28 |
| 2.0 diesel | 44.8–68.9 | 109–167 | 2010–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 81 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 40 safety recalls for the BMW X1 since 1992, the first in 2012. The most recent was launched on 12 January 2026.
All 40 BMW X1 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BMW X1. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X1 | 129,225 | +9.2% | 2,549 | 73 | Diesel |
| BMW 3 Series | 448,681 | −5.0% | 114,735 | 10 | Diesel |
| BMW 1 Series | 392,139 | −0.5% | 23,619 | 15 | Diesel |
| BMW 5 Series | 187,690 | −4.8% | 39,140 | 43 | Diesel |
| BMW 2 Series | 143,101 | +5.3% | 1,616 | 62 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 131,774 X1 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 112,155 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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