BMW X5 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW X5. Check any X5 by registration number below.
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78.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-11.7%
vs BMW Avg
24
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
BMW X5 — MOT Reliability Overview
The BMW X5 has an average MOT pass rate of 78.2%, which is 11.7 percentage points below the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your X5 on the road.
The most common reasons a BMW X5 fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your X5 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Typical mileage for the X5 is around 48,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used X5, 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 X5, 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 X5 performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 1,841 vehicles
1.4%
10.4%
55k mi
2020
Based on 10,684 vehicles
1.4%
8.0%
49k mi
72k mi
2019
Based on 29,714 vehicles
1.7%
10.0%
49k mi
76k mi
2018
Based on 22,969 vehicles
2.6%
11.0%
79k mi
2017
Based on 19,246 vehicles
2.7%
10.3%
83k mi
2016
Based on 19,793 vehicles
2.5%
10.7%
2015
Based on 22,385 vehicles
2.5%
11.2%
155k mi
2014
Based on 17,936 vehicles
2.2%
9.8%
155k mi
2013
Based on 10,607 vehicles
3.1%
16.3%
155k mi
2012
Based on 11,993 vehicles
3.3%
19.2%
161k mi
2011
Based on 12,251 vehicles
3.5%
18.4%
2010
Based on 11,106 vehicles
3.4%
18.3%
2009
Based on 12,414 vehicles
3.5%
18.9%
2008
Based on 10,054 vehicles
4.0%
22.0%
2007
Based on 10,596 vehicles
4.3%
19.5%
2006
Based on 9,386 vehicles
7.1%
26.2%
2005
Based on 14,554 vehicles
7.0%
26.8%
2004
Based on 8,262 vehicles
7.2%
26.0%
2003
Based on 5,542 vehicles
6.8%
25.8%
2002
Based on 3,132 vehicles
6.9%
27.0%
2001
Based on 1,543 vehicles
5.3%
23.3%
2000
Based on 64 vehicles
2.6%
17.9%
1999
Based on 28,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
28k mi
48k mi
92k mi
0
Based on 102,382 vehicles
95k mi
Top MOT Failures — BMW X5
The most common reasons a BMW X5 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Nearside
Rear Offside
Front Nearside
Typical Mileage — BMW X5
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 1999 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used X5.
At 3 Years
28,000
miles
At 5 Years
48,000
miles
At 10 Years
92,000
miles
Other BMW Models
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BMW X5 — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the BMW X5 MOT and reliability.
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