BMW X5 MOT Pass Rate
86.0% of 43,308 BMW X5 MOT tests pass.
The X5 has a pass rate of 86.0%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW X5 passes its MOT 86.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.8% at 3–6 years to 75.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (18) | 18 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 92.8% | 7,914 | 46,402 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.2% | 13,667 | 77,770 miles |
| 10–15 years | 84.9% | 10,656 | 110,779 miles |
| 15+ years | 75.8% | 11,053 | 142,255 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW X5
The most common reason the BMW X5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 40.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.8% | not working |
| Tyres | 36.2% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 33.5% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 31.1% | efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.2% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 12.1% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.1% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 4.9% | fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 79.7% pass rate
- BMW 118 — 84.2% pass rate
- BMW 116 — 79.8% pass rate
- BMW X1 — 86.7% pass rate
- BMW X3 — 84.9% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 84.1% pass rate