BMW X5 MOT pass rate
86.7% of 200,524 BMW X5 MOT tests pass.
The X5 has a pass rate of 86.7%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (85.5%).
The BMW X5 passes its MOT 86.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.1% at 0–3 years to 75.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 88.1% | 11,535 | 32,640 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.0% | 49,777 | 45,298 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.0% | 56,148 | 76,919 miles |
| 10–15 years | 85.4% | 40,578 | 112,254 miles |
| 15+ years | 75.5% | 42,486 | 141,663 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW X5
The most common reason the BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 39.0% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 31.3% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 27.6% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 13.3% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 4.6% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X3 — 86.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW X5?
- 86.7% of BMW X5 MOT tests pass, based on 200,524 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW X5?
- The most common reason the BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the BMW X5's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.