MOT reliability

Bmw X

Q: Is the Bmw X reliable?

Across 8 Bmw X vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Bmw X?

The typical Bmw X in our data has covered around 98,061 miles.

8 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed

79%

MOT pass rate

Based on 8 Bmw X vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Bmw X has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 98,061 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

7,892

Avg miles / year

1.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Bmw X problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw X MOT tests:

Other92%
Lamps & electrical7%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Body & structure5%
Brakes4%

Bmw X pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	4	100%
4	6	83%
5	6	83%
6	4	100%
7	5	60%
8	5	60%
9	1	100%
10	1	100%
11	1	100%
12	1	100%
14	1	100%
15	3	67%
16	3	67%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (3)

Most common Bmw X MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw X MOT tests:

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Oil leak (2 times)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f)) (2 times)
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Washer jets weak and low on windscreen. (1 times)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)

Bmw X pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2009	1	14	93%	178,721
2003	2	12	83%	107,626
2002	2	7	86%	65,028
2001	1	6	67%	87,550
2000	1	4	50%	84,412

Bmw X reliability FAQ

Across 8 Bmw X vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw X MOT issues are: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c); Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a); Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b).

The typical Bmw X in our data has covered around 98,061 miles.

Compare the Bmw X

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