MOT Results

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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
75.4% pass rate
from 4,190 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.1% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Springs (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs (41% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (24% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (54% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.45% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (35 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Bellows (153 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Operation (21 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Suspension unit (26 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Accumulator
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (52% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.072% fail on Shock absorbers (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame
  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (17 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.024% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (77% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (51% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (51% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.024% fail on Switch
    • 0.93% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.095% fail on Horn
      • 0.024% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.095% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.048% fail on All position lamps (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.048% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 0.048% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.048% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (31% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.024% fail on Cable
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Electronic parking brake (19 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.095% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.048% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.024% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.024% fail on Servos
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.69% fail on Wipers (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.095% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.095% fail on View to rear
      • 0.095% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.4% fail on Road Wheels (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition (60% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Catalyst emissions (95% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Drive shafts (53% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Joints (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.048% fail on Joints
    • 0.048% fail on Exhaust system (97% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Doors
      • 0.048% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.024% fail on Towbar
      • 0.024% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.024% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.048% fail on Power steering
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
      • 0.024% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.024% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.024% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.024% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.024% fail on Anchorages
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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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