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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
80.1% pass rate
from 3,544 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (50% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (25% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.028% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.28% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.056% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Horn
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.028% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.028% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 3.1% fail on Suspension (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (69 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Bellows (233 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Operation (40 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
    • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.085% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.085% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.028% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.085% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.056% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.96% fail on Mechanical brake components (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic parking brake (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.085% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.085% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Other components (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.028% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.96% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission
      • 0.51% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.51% fail on Joints
      • 0.028% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.028% fail on Joints
    • 0.085% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Body
      • 0.085% fail on Other body component
    • 0.056% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.056% fail on Doors
      • 0.028% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
      • 0.028% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.056% fail on Seats
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.028% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Bracket
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.085% fail on Condition
  • 0.48% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.34% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
      • 0.028% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.056% fail on Steering (96% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.028% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.028% fail on Power steering
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
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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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