2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 BMW X4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,002 MOT tests in 2024. 87.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time87.3%
Failed or needed repairs12.7%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,002 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    67 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    40 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    42 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  3. Lights & electrics2.2%
  4. Brakes2.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Suspension0.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2018 BMW X4?

In 2024, 87.3% of 2018 BMW X4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,002 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 BMW X4?

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

Is the 2018 BMW X4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).