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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
58.1% pass rate
from 7,264 tests in 2021
(4.5% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (17 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.91% fail on Parking brake performance (32% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.069% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.85% fail on Brake performance not tested (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake imbalance (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.041% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.096% fail on Lever
        • 0.014% fail on Cable
        • 0.014% fail on Clevis joint
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.041% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.85% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.028% fail on Valves
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.055% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.041% fail on Servos
      • 0.014% fail on Leaks
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.083% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.73% fail on Other suspension component (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.069% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.52% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Operation (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.028% fail on Levelling valve (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Bellows
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Axles
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints
        • 0.028% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.014% fail on Bearing housing
    • 5.3% fail on Doors (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Front passenger's door (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Door condition (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
      • 2.5% fail on Driver's door (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Door condition (21 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Catch (19 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Other passenger's door (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.069% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.069% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.055% fail on Bumpers (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Integral vehicle structure (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (96% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.041% fail on Body (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
    • 0.041% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Chassis (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Chassis condition (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Towbar
      • 0.014% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Bracket
    • 0.014% fail on Load security
      • 0.014% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.014% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (20% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Position lamp (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.069% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Battery(ies) (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 0.055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.041% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.014% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (25% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Requirements
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
    • 0.028% fail on Airbags
      • 0.028% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.0% fail on Steering (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Steering rack (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
      • 0.014% fail on Pump
    • 0.055% fail on Steering play
      • 0.055% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested (91% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.63% fail on Compression ignition (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.96% fail on Road Wheels (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.014% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.014% fail on Speedometer

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