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BMW X5 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
85.6% pass rate
from 8,028 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.012% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.26% fail on Washers (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.012% fail on Window
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.037% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.025% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.025% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.012% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.64% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Mechanical brake components (61% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Brake discs (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake drums (54 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.037% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.025% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Other components (14 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.21% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.025% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.36% fail on Suspension
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.087% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.025% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.012% fail on Springs
      • 0.012% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.012% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
    • 0.025% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.087% fail on Transmission
      • 0.087% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.087% fail on Joints
    • 0.050% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.025% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.012% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.037% fail on Seat belt installation check (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Belt(s)/padding (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.025% fail on Steering
    • 0.012% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
Read the Honest John Review

  • BMW X5 (2018 on)
    Excellent interior with plenty of space and luxury. Great to drive with impressive petrol, diesel and hybrid options.
  • 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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