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Bmw M550i xdrive auto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 325 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

325

Best Year

2021 (91%)

Years Covered

2

About the Bmw M550i xdrive auto

The Bmw M550i xdrive auto has been tested 325 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 263 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 2 point spread, the M550i xdrive auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 31,830 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 24,402 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 4395cc)
£1,592
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,042
Per month£170/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Bmw M550i xdrive auto?

vs national average+8% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average+2% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Bmw M550i xdrive auto by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202191%26324,402 mi
202089%6231,830 mi

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