BMW X4 Xdrive30d M Sport MHEV Auto (2021)

219 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.1% first-time pass rate

2021 BMW X4 Xdrive30d M Sport MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 219 real MOT records for the 2021 BMW X4 Xdrive30d M Sport MHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 BMW X4 diesel hybrid is a strong performer, with a 90.1% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 6.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—nothing to lose sleep over. The diesel-hybrid variant (which accounts for 202 of the 219 cars tested) maintains a 89.6% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a meaningful factor here.

At 32,500 miles median for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running light, and that low failure rate of just 0.25 per vehicle explains why—owners aren't battling major mechanical problems yet. The 0.9 advisories per car suggest minor wear items are starting to show, which is normal at this age, so have a pre-purchase inspection flag any fluid leaks or suspension wear before committing.

Generally reliable 10.1% above UK average
90.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
32,502
typical mileage
24,774–41,523 middle half
6.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.25
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 BMW X4 Xdrive30d M Sport MHEV Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Electric Diesel (92%) 202 89.6% 0.26
Other (6%) 13 100% 0
Diesel (2%) 4 85.4% 0.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 BMW X4 Xdrive30d M Sport MHEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,774
low mileage
32,502
typical
41,523
high mileage

Half of all 2021 BMW X4 Xdrive30d M Sport MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 24,774 and 41,523 miles.

2021 BMW X4 Xdrive30d M Sport MHEV Auto — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 207 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

13 207 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.25
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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2022 2023