BMW X4 M Competition Auto: MOT pass rate and reliability data

The BMW X4 M Competition Auto passes its MOT first time more often than the average UK car, by 15.4 percentage points. These figures come from the DVSA's full year of anonymised MOT results, covering 770 individual BMW X4 M Competition Auto tests. Nothing here is an estimate or a survey.

The numbers

What this means if you are buying one

A 92.1% first-time pass rate means roughly 8 in every 100 BMW X4 M Competition Autos presented for MOT fail on the first attempt. That is better than average, so a well-kept example is a reasonably safe used buy. The average BMW X4 M Competition Auto tested had covered 32,880 miles and was built around 2020.

What this means at salvage auction

Pass rate is a proxy for what a car costs to keep on the road. The BMW X4 M Competition Auto sits 15.4 points above the national average, ranked 382 of 2,005 models. On one bought as repairable salvage, the mechanical side is less likely to spring surprises, so your repair estimate should hold up reasonably well.

Before you bid: run the lot through the analyzer, check the car's own record, check the mileage, decode the VIN, and if it carries a marker use the write-off value calculator. Or compare it against another model.

Looking at a specific BMW X4 M Competition Auto rather than the model in general? The free check covers its MOT and mileage history, and the full HPI report confirms the insurance write-off category, outstanding finance and whether it is recorded stolen, from licensed data for 5 credits. Already own one that has been damaged? Work out whether fixing it beats selling it with the repair or scrap calculator, and see recorded closing bids for damaged BMW X4 M Competition Autos at UK salvage auction.

Most common MOT failures on a BMW X4 M Competition Auto

1. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 3.4% of tests
2. Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, 1.6% of tests (8.44x the national rate for this defect)
3. A tyre cords visible or damaged, 1.6% of tests
4. A tyre seriously damaged, 1.3% of tests
5. A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud, 0.7% of tests (2.1x the national rate for this defect)
6. Emissions levels exceed default limits, 0.5% of tests (1.47x the national rate for this defect)
7. Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, 0.4% of tests (1.96x the national rate for this defect)
8. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 0.4% of tests
9. Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction, 0.3% of tests
10. Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, 0.3% of tests

From 769 DVSA-tracked BMW X4 M Competition Auto tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 8.55% of these flagged BMW X4 M Competition Auto defects as "dangerous", meaning the tester judged the car unsafe to drive away, against 5.11% nationally.

Most common MOT advisories on a BMW X4 M Competition Auto

An advisory doesn't fail the car - the tester flags it as worth watching, but it still passes. A different list from the failures above: what testers are noting on a BMW X4 M Competition Auto before it actually fails on it.

1. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 26% of tests, also fails
2. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 8.3% of tests
3. A tyre seriously damaged, 6.5% of tests, also fails
4. Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, 3% of tests
5. Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, 1.4% of tests
6. Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., 0.4% of tests
7. Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, 0.3% of tests
8. A body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure, 0.1% of tests (3.59x the national rate for this advisory)
9. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 0.1% of tests
10. Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended, 0.1% of tests

From 769 DVSA-tracked BMW X4 M Competition Auto tests, 2024.

Other BMW models

• BMW 3 Series - 76.8%
• BMW 118 - 81.9%
• BMW 116 - 78.6%
• BMW X1 - 85.2%
• BMW X3 - 82.3%
• BMW X5 - 81.2%
• BMW 1 Series - 81.6%
• BMW 520 - 80.2%

Models with a similar pass rate

• Nissan Qashqai Prem Ed Dig-T Mhev Cvt - 92.1%
• Volkswagen T-Roc Se Tsi Evo S-A - 92.1%
• Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi S-A - 92.1%
• Mercedes-Benz Gla 200 Amg Line Auto - 92.1%
• Kia Stonic 2 S-A - 92.1%
• Audi E-Tron Sport 50 Quattro - 92.1%

If this car is a salvage or write-off

• What does Cat N mean? Category N explained
• What does Cat S mean? Category S explained
• Cat S vs Cat N: the real differences
• Do you need an HPI check on a car you know is a write-off?

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