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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
85.3% pass rate
from 7,309 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.48% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.014% fail on View to rear
      • 0.014% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Direction indicators (48% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Flashing type (48% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Side repeaters (81% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Mechanical brake components (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Brake pads (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.055% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.096% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.027% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.082% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.055% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.041% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.027% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 1.2% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Suspension arms (44% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.37% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (79 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Bellows (199 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Operation (65 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Suspension unit (62 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.068% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.041% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.041% fail on Suspension rods (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Condition
  • 0.37% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Transmission
      • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
      • 0.014% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.041% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.014% fail on System
    • 0.014% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.37% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition (46% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.068% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.096% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
      • 0.014% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.027% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
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