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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
77.7% pass rate
from 4,351 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (23% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (23% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (23% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Linkage
      • 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (32 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Bellows (126 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Operation (18 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension unit (16 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.046% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.023% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.046% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.069% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.023% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Electrical equipment (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.023% fail on Horn
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (23 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.092% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.97% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Electronic parking brake (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Mechanical brake components (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.092% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Servos
    • 0.023% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.48% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.069% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.046% fail on View to rear
      • 0.046% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.85% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Transmission (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Drive shafts (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Joints (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Body
      • 0.046% fail on Panel
      • 0.023% fail on Other body component
    • 0.069% fail on Seats
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.023% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.046% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.046% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Bracket
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Condition
  • 0.71% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.53% fail on Seat belts (94% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.69% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.069% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.023% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.28% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.092% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.023% fail on Power steering
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
  • 0.023% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.023% fail on Speedometer
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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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