BMW X7 (2019)

535 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.6% first-time pass rate

2019 BMW X7

CarHunch analysed 535 real MOT records for the 2019 BMW X7. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 7.6% above UK average
87.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
41,192
typical mileage
31,607–53,121 middle half
20%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.66
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 BMW X7

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.
  • ⚠️ 20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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
Diesel (73%) 392 87.2% 0.7
Petrol (27%) 143 88.5% 0.57

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 BMW X7 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.

31,607
low mileage
41,192
typical
53,121
high mileage

Half of all 2019 BMW X7 vehicles fall between 31,607 and 53,121 miles.

2019 BMW X7 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 496 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

481 496 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.66
Avg failures per vehicle
3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 BMW X7

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 19.6%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 19.3%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 15.7%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 15.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 9.9%
    Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • 9.9%
    Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • 8.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • 8.5%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — BMW X7:

2020