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BMW X70 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW X70. Check any X70 by registration number below.

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97.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.2%

vs BMW Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW X70 — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW X70 has an average MOT pass rate of 97.2%, which is 7.2 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the X70 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW X70, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW X70 performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 100 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 3yr

70k mi

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

2008

Based on 58 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

168k mi

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

BMW 420d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW X70

BMW X70 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW X70 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW X70?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW X70 is 97.2% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW X70?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW X70 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.2%, the BMW X70 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW X70?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW X70?
Typical mileage for the BMW X70: 70,236 miles at 3 years, 100,008 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used X70 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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