BMW X4 M Competition Auto
From 2,377 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 26 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 26 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 18 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2020 | 95.9% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud |
| 2019 | 93.7% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all X4 M Competition Autos tested had between 21,792 and 39,237 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,944 median miles, the X4 M Competition Auto has 0.018 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 X4 M Competition Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X4 M Competition Auto has a 94.4% MOT pass rate based on 2,377 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X4 M Competition Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X4 M Competition Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X4 M Competition Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X4 M Competition Auto is 31,944 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,792 and 39,237 miles.
Buying a used X4 M Competition 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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