BMW X7 G07 (2019-present) reliability
BMW X7 G07 built around 2020: more fails still not passed 3 days later
BMW X7 G07 models built around 2020 fail an MOT and still haven’t passed 3 days later more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.
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Key figure
4.3% of MOT tests on BMW X7 G07 models built around 2020 failed and still hadn’t passed 3 days later. For similar cars the same age, it was 1.9%.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on BMW X7 G07 models built around 2020 involves the tyres.
Based on 2,544 tests of X7 models registered 2019+.
About 1 in 25 X7 G07 MOTs (4.3%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2020 (5 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 645 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 3.0% and 6.2%. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
About 1 in 20 X7 G07 MOTs (4.7%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2020 (5 years old).
Based on 645 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 3.3% and 6.6%. Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
G07 fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 6 years old.
How the X7 G07 compares
At each age below, see how the X7 G07 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 121,757 tests across 19 BMW models, built around 2020 (5 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake pads
High priorityAsk when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Suspension bushes and joints
Worth checkingListen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other SUVs to compare
Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the X7 G07.
- 1
Lexus RX
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 4.9%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.8%
- Dangerous
- 1.5%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 90.4%
Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 11.9% for the BMW X7 G07, both built around 2020.
1,790 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 2
Lexus UX
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 7.1%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.6%
- Dangerous
- 2.3%
Lower fail rate: 7.1%, against 11.9% for the BMW X7 G07, both built around 2020.
4,133 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 3
Porsche Macan
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 6.5%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.3%
- Dangerous
- 2.1%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 91.6%
Lower fail rate: 6.5%, against 11.9% for the BMW X7 G07, both built around 2020.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
4,146 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 4
Honda HR-V
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 8%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.6%
- Dangerous
- 2.8%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 97%
Lower fail rate: 8.0%, against 11.9% for the BMW X7 G07, both built around 2020.
4,166 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
Recall context
12 recalls in all11 of the 12 X7 G07 recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 11 recalls
Top concerns
- Hydraulic brake system unit replacement
- Integrated braking system
- Seat belt warning (front seat belts)
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
How X7 G07 cars have aged
How X7 G07 cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
G07 variants compared
Most common issues on BMW X7 models of this age
This list covers every BMW X7 built around 2020, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the G07 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 114.3%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 27.4%Advisory
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
- 36.8%Advisory
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
- 45.4%Advisory
Brake pads wearing thin
- 54.8%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Based on 645 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2020 (5 years old), the BMW X7 G07 (2019-present) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 645 5-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.