BMW X 5 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW X 5. Check any X 5 by registration number below.

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95.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.1%

vs BMW Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW X 5 — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW X 5 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.0%, which is 5.1 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the X 5 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the X 5 is around 119,975 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used X 5, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used BMW X 5, 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 X 5 performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 92 vehicles

96.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

2011

Based on 75 vehicles

98.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 3yr

76k mi

Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

2010

Based on 98 vehicles

99.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

2009

Based on 132 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

Mileage at 10yr

205k mi

2008

Based on 147 vehicles

93.2%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 3yr

81k mi

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

Mileage at 10yr

222k mi

2007

Based on 156 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 3yr

79k mi

Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

Mileage at 10yr

231k mi

2006

Based on 87 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 3yr

92k mi

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Mileage at 10yr

190k mi

2005

Based on 125 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 3yr

101k mi

Mileage at 5yr

122k mi

Mileage at 10yr

220k mi

2004

Based on 190 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 5yr

156k mi

Mileage at 10yr

198k mi

2003

Based on 164 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

200k mi

2002

Based on 118 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

235k mi

2001

Based on 104 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

178k mi

Typical Mileage — BMW X 5

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used X 5.

At 3 Years

80,525

miles

At 5 Years

119,975

miles

At 10 Years

222,339

miles

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Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

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90.4% pass rate

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87.3% pass rate

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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 X 5

BMW X 5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW X 5 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW X 5?

The average MOT pass rate for the BMW X 5 is 95.0% 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 X 5?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the BMW X 5 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 95.0%, the BMW X 5 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 X 5?

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 X 5?

Typical mileage for the BMW X 5: 121,074 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used X 5 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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