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Bmw 3 series vs Bmw X5 xdrive40i xline mhev auto: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Bmw 3 series
75%
MOT pass rate · 996,044 vehicles
Bmw X5 xdrive40i xline mhev auto
89%
MOT pass rate · 61 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw X5 xdrive40i xline mhev auto (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Bmw 3 series Bmw X5 xdrive40i xline mhev auto
MOT pass rate 75% 89% ✓
MOT failure rate 25% 11% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 0.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 6%
Average mileage 128,558 mi 36,666 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 996,044 61

Most common faults

Bmw 3 series

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Bmw X5 xdrive40i xline mhev auto

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut in outer sidewall, perished & cracked outer sidewall near wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracked outer sidewall near wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw X5 xdrive40i xline mhev auto (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.