BMW X7 M50I Auto
From 318 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 8 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 cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a passenger seat with a defective structure or the backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all X7 M50I Autos tested had between 23,043 and 34,960 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,197 median miles, the X7 M50I 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 X7 M50I Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X7 M50I Auto has a 94.7% MOT pass rate based on 318 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X7 M50I Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X7 M50I Auto is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X7 M50I Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X7 M50I Auto is 30,197 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,043 and 34,960 miles.
Buying a used X7 M50I 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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