BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
68.7% pass rate
from 4,469 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Springs
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (19% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation (14 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension unit (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Levelling valve (38 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Bellows
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.090% fail on Shock absorbers (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Axles
      • 0.022% fail on Axle
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.022% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.090% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Washers (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.022% fail on Window
    • 0.090% fail on View to rear
      • 0.090% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.022% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (25% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.022% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic parking brake (20 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Lever (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.067% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.067% fail on Other components
    • 0.045% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.022% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.022% fail on Pedal
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.022% fail on Servos
  • 2.0% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Condition (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.067% fail on Joints
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.022% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
      • 0.022% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.022% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.58% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.022% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 0.74% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 0.96% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
      • 0.022% fail on Requirements
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.022% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.38% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
        • 0.022% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.090% fail on Steering gear (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Power steering
      • 0.022% fail on Operation
      • 0.022% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
    • 0.022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.022% fail on Steering column
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  • BMW X5 (2007 - 2013)
    Spacious and practical interior. Huge road presence. Good choice of engines including xDrive 30d. Available with seven seats. Very refined.

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