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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
84.2% pass rate
from 5,667 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (96% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (23% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.72% fail on Washers (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.58% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.58% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.053% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.51% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.035% fail on Horn
      • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.053% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Suspension arms (38% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.42% fail on Springs (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
    • 0.41% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (67 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Bellows (193 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Suspension unit (43 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Operation (39 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.053% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.035% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (53% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums (73% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.053% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.053% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.035% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.018% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
  • 0.97% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.32% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.51% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Drive shaft (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.018% fail on Joints
    • 0.071% fail on Body
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component
      • 0.018% fail on Body condition
    • 0.035% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.018% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.018% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.018% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.071% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
        • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.018% fail on Power steering
      • 0.018% fail on Rams
    • 0.018% fail on Steering column
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  • BMW X5 (2014 - 2018)
    Impressive interior quality and exceptionally comfortable, handles very well for such a big vehicle, available as a two-wheel drive 25d model with strong fuel economy.

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