2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 BMW X4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,119 MOT tests in 2024. 81.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time81.4%
Failed or needed repairs18.6%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,119 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    75 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    60 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    52 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  9. Stop lamp: not working0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  3. Lights & electrics3.7%
  4. Suspension3.4%
  5. Brakes3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 BMW X4?

In 2024, 81.4% of 2017 BMW X4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,119 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 BMW X4?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 BMW X4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).