TÜV report 2025: SUVs with many defects: BMW X1 (F48)

The desire for SUVs seems to be unabated. The high number of registrations reflects the success and popularity of this type of vehicle. However, not all models are distinguished by durability and reliability. The annual TÜV report reveals model-specific shortcomings - the statistics, analyzed in cooperation with, mercilessly expose the weaknesses that emerged during technical inspections magazin de piese auto online.

TÜV report 2025: SUVs with many defects: BMW X1 (F48)

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BMW X1 (F48)

Defect rate after 4-5 years: 17.4% (Ø 9.1%), after 6-7 years: 18.7% (Ø 13.6%).

The BMW X1 is a special case, as it is a really solid model with a low number of defects at the TÜV. However, it often fails the second and third technical inspection. The culprit is neither wear nor defects, but a component that should be replaced every five years.

These are the shock absorbers of the active front hood (pedestrian collision protection). This is because many workshops ignore the fact that these shock absorbers have a surprisingly short shelf life. Annoying, but not expensive problem. After that, the X1 passes the next technical inspection relatively easily with new shock absorbers.

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Ten popular SUVs that fail the roadworthiness test – here's our review!

BMW X1 (F48)