BMW 225Xe Luxury Auto
From 497 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 36 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 36 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 16 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 78.3% of 225Xe Luxury Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 80.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 90.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 225Xe Luxury Autos tested had between 25,854 and 45,615 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,426 median miles, the 225Xe Luxury Auto has 0.059 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 225Xe Luxury Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 225Xe Luxury Auto has a 84.5% MOT pass rate based on 497 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 225Xe Luxury Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 225Xe Luxury Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 225Xe Luxury Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 225Xe Luxury Auto is 26,426 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,854 and 45,615 miles.
Buying a used 225Xe Luxury Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £73 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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