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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
71.8% pass rate
from 4,496 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.42% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (22 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Bellows (116 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Operation (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension unit (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.044% fail on Sub-frames (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.022% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Direction indicators (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Flashing type (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
      • 0.022% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.022% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.022% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.022% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.022% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (26% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.089% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake imbalance (91% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic parking brake (27 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Anti-lock braking system (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.067% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.022% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.82% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.022% fail on Window
    • 0.089% fail on View to rear
      • 0.089% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.067% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.7% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Drive shafts (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Joints (53% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.022% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.089% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.089% fail on Door condition
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.067% fail on Exhaust system (97% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Towbar
      • 0.022% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.022% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
    • 0.022% fail on Seats
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.022% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition (41% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.31% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.85% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
      • 0.044% fail on Requirements
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plates (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.22% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.089% fail on Steering gear (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Operation
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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