2017 BMW X4 · 8,566 MOT tests
2017 BMW X4 reliability
2017 BMW X4s fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 X4 years (8,566 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X4s: 13%)
- 14.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X4s: 13%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 52,742
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,566
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW X4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Brakes2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Suspension2.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.4%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.34%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.19%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.98%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.01%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.71%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.12%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.75%)
Is a 2017 BMW X4 reliable?
2017 BMW X4s fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 X4 years (8,566 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW X4 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.47% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.45% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW X4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW X4 shows 52,742 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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