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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
57.2% pass rate
from 3,785 tests in 2021
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (17 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.079% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.079% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Electronic stability control (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums (64% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.053% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Parking brake control (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Lever (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Servos
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.053% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
    • 0.026% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.079% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.079% fail on Switch
    • 0.079% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.079% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.079% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.053% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Position lamp
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (32% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.90% fail on Other suspension component (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.079% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.79% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Operation (21 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension unit (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Levelling valve (23 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Bellows
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension rods (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (96% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Axles
      • 0.053% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.053% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.34% fail on Prop shafts (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.026% fail on Belts
    • 5.0% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Front passenger's door (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Door condition (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Driver's door (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Door condition (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Other passenger's door (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Fuel system (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on System (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Pipe
      • 0.053% fail on Tank
    • 0.34% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.026% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.053% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.079% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.079% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.053% fail on Towbar
      • 0.026% fail on Safety device
      • 0.026% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.026% fail on Chassis
      • 0.026% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.026% fail on Floor
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (21% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.053% fail on Window (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.50% fail on Size/type (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (28% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Requirements
    • 0.026% fail on Airbags
      • 0.026% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Catalyst emissions (82% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.48% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.82% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Engine oil leaks (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (25% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.079% fail on Other components
      • 0.026% fail on Rams
    • 0.053% fail on Steering play
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Condition
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.026% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.026% fail on Doors
      • 0.026% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.026% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.026% fail on Anchorages

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