BMW M550I Xdrive Auto
From 326 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and any fracture or welding defect on a wheel. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 21 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 | 21 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a transmission shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 63% of M550I Xdrive 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 £68.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all M550I Xdrive Autos tested had between 14,077 and 32,023 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,119 median miles, the M550I Xdrive Auto has 0.046 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 M550I Xdrive Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW M550I Xdrive Auto has a 89% MOT pass rate based on 326 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW M550I Xdrive Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW M550I Xdrive Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW M550I Xdrive Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW M550I Xdrive Auto is 24,119 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,077 and 32,023 miles.
Buying a used M550I Xdrive 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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