BMW X7 MOT pass rate
90.9% of 4,871 BMW X7 MOT tests pass.
The X7 passes its MOT 90.9% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 85.5%.
The BMW X7 passes its MOT 90.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 89.2% at 0–3 years compared with 91.3% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.2% | 1,022 | 30,850 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.3% | 3,849 | 41,748 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW X7
The most common reason the BMW X7 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 85.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 85.7% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.5% | Too high |
| Identification of the vehicle | 10.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Visibility | 7.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 4.3% | Worn down to wear indicator |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 2.6% | Fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 1.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.4% | Webbing significantly weakened |
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 X7?
- 90.9% of BMW X7 MOT tests pass, based on 4,871 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW X7?
- The most common reason the BMW X7 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 85.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the BMW X7'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.