BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
78.7% pass rate
from 4,391 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.3% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Springs (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring (38% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.39% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (38 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Bellows (135 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (53 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Suspension unit (20 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.091% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.046% fail on Shock absorbers (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.046% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.046% fail on Horn
    • 0.068% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Electronic parking brake (16 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Lever (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Brake pads (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.046% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.068% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.046% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.023% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Flexible couplings (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.091% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.046% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.046% fail on Joints
    • 0.091% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.091% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.046% fail on Doors
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
    • 0.023% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Bracket
    • 0.023% fail on Body
      • 0.023% fail on Other body component
    • 0.023% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.023% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.48% fail on Wipers (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.091% fail on View to rear
      • 0.091% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.023% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.023% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.82% fail on Road Wheels (98% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Condition
  • 0.80% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.023% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.61% fail on Seat belts (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Condition (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.23% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.091% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.091% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.023% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.023% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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