BMW 225Xe Sport Auto
From 947 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, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 28 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 | 28 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| tyre obviously under inflated | 1 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre obviously under inflated |
| 2020 | 90.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 91.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 90.8% | brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 225Xe Sport Autos tested had between 20,644 and 43,943 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,003 median miles, the 225Xe Sport Auto has 0.027 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 Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 225Xe Sport Auto has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 947 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 225Xe Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 225Xe Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 225Xe Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 225Xe Sport Auto is 32,003 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,644 and 43,943 miles.
Buying a used 225Xe Sport 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.
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