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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
86.8% pass rate
from 6,828 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.0% fail on Tyres (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (25% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (17% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.51% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.044% fail on View to rear
      • 0.044% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.044% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.18% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.073% fail on Headlamp (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.029% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake discs and drums (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Brake discs (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.059% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.073% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.059% fail on Rbt
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.044% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.044% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.015% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.015% fail on Pedal
    • 0.015% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 0.83% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (45 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Other components (108 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension unit (43 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Bellows (63 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.073% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
      • 0.029% fail on Requirements
    • 0.088% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.25% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.059% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Transmission
      • 0.088% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.088% fail on Joints
    • 0.015% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.015% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.015% fail on Doors
      • 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 0.073% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2016 cars)
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