MOT reliability
Bmw 5k
1 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Bmw 5k vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 5k has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,202 miles.
1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
7,336
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
33%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 5k problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 5k MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension78%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes11%
Bmw 5k pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw 5k MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 5k MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) (1 times)
Bmw 5k pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 145,202 |
Bmw 5k reliability FAQ
Across 1 Bmw 5k vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 5k MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 5k in our data has covered around
145,202 miles.
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