BMW X4 MOT pass rate
90.8% of 39,302 BMW X4 MOT tests pass.
The X4 passes its MOT 90.8% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 85.5%.
The BMW X4 passes its MOT 90.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 93.8% at 0–3 years to 86.0% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.8% | 2,906 | 27,832 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.2% | 18,516 | 41,843 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.8% | 17,441 | 71,170 miles |
| 10–15 years | 86.0% | 437 | 89,424 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW X4
The most common reason the BMW X4 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 41.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 21.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 13.4% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 12.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 3.4% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Steering | 1.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW X4?
- 90.8% of BMW X4 MOT tests pass, based on 39,302 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW X4?
- The most common reason the BMW X4 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the BMW X4's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.