Diesel BMW X4: MOT pass rate
86.3% of diesel BMW X4s pass the MOT first time, measured across 13,646 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 63,193.
Diesel against the other BMW X4 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 86.3% | 13,646 |
| Petrol | 90.8% | 1,043 |
| All BMW X4 | 86.6% | 14,690 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the BMW X4 specifically, petrol is the strongest at 90.8%, and this diesel version sits 0.3 points below the 86.6% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel BMW X4 had covered 63,193 miles at test, against 34,881 for the petrol. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the BMW X4 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other BMW X4 fuel types
- Petrol BMW X4 - 90.8%