2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 BMW X7 MOT pass rate and common faults

511 MOT tests in 2024. 82.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time82.4%
Failed or needed repairs17.6%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 511 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 cords6.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    24 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.6%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres12.3%
  2. Lights & electrics2.3%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Brakes1.2%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2019 BMW X7?

In 2024, 82.4% of 2019 BMW X7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 511 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW X7?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW X7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).