2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 BMW X4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,840 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,840 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    46 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    22 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.9%
  2. Lights & electrics2.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  6. Wheels0.4%
  7. Brakes0.3%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 BMW X4?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2020 BMW X4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,840 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 BMW X4?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 BMW X4 reliable at MOT time?

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