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MOT reliability

Bmw X5 (e70)

155 vehicles · 778 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 155 Bmw X5 (e70) vehicles and 778 completed MOT tests, the Bmw X5 (e70) has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 116,527 miles.

155
Vehicles
778
MOT tests
7,300
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw X5 (e70) problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw X5 (e70) MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
  • Other25%
  • Brakes17%
  • Lamps & electrical13%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Visibility2%
  • Identification & plates1%

Bmw X5 (e70) pass rate by age

How the Bmw X5 (e70)'s MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
35076%
44789%
54881%
64495%
74486%
85381%
95180%
105777%
116177%
126174%
136677%
145186%
155781%
164377%
172387%
181090%
19580%
20450%

Fuel types: Diesel (120), Petrol (33), Gas Diesel (1), Electric Diesel (1)

Most common Bmw X5 (e70) MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw X5 (e70) MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (37 times)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (35 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (20 times)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (16 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (13 times)
  8. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (10 times)
  9. Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
  10. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (9 times)
  11. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (9 times)
  12. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
  13. Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (8 times)
  14. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
  15. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)

Bmw X5 (e70) pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 2 9 78% 64,082
2020 3 5 100% 65,829
2019 4 10 89% 38,829
2018 2 3 100% 23,861
2017 12 53 92% 93,261
2016 7 32 97% 94,189
2015 11 40 88% 54,726
2014 6 8 100% 85,356
2013 11 31 81% 116,937
2012 11 58 78% 112,641
2011 21 143 83% 122,137
2010 19 137 77% 140,527
2009 14 88 76% 135,627
2008 14 110 76% 154,285
2007 14 42 79% 145,081
2006 1 3 100% 222,601
2005 1 6 83% 158,807
2004 1 1 100% 176,020
2002 1 3 67% 194,284

Bmw X5 (e70) reliability FAQ

Across 155 Bmw X5 (e70) vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw X5 (e70) MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Bmw X5 (e70) in our data has covered around 116,527 miles.

Compare the Bmw X5 (e70)

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