MOT reliability
Bmw X5 x-drive
3 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Bmw X5 x-drive vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Bmw X5 x-drive has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 102,298 miles.
3
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
9,759
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw X5 x-drive problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw X5 x-drive MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Other38%
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Identification & plates10%
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Visibility10%
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Brakes5%
Bmw X5 x-drive pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Bmw X5 x-drive MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw X5 x-drive MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated NOT WORKING (3.1 (c)) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- 315/35R20 BRIDGESTONE DUELLER S/P SPORT RSC (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTTOM (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald - Tread 2mm - 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- 315/35R20 RUN-FLAT (1 times)
Bmw X5 x-drive pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 36,794 |
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 174,879 |
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 95,223 |
Bmw X5 x-drive reliability FAQ
Across 3 Bmw X5 x-drive vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw X5 x-drive MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated NOT WORKING (3.1 (c)); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
The typical Bmw X5 x-drive in our data has covered around
102,298 miles.
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