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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
70.2% pass rate
from 3,940 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.8% fail on Springs (20% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs (20% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring (19% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.076% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension unit (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.051% fail on Sub-frames (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.025% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.076% fail on Electrical equipment (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Horn
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.076% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic parking brake (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.076% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.051% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pedal
      • 0.025% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.025% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.025% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (23% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.99% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.076% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.076% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.051% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.9% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Drive shafts (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Joints (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.025% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.025% fail on Joints
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.13% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.051% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.051% fail on Other body component
    • 0.025% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.025% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Compression ignition (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (93% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.025% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.96% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Steering column
    • 0.025% fail on Steering play
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
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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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