2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 BMW 5 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

16,058 MOT tests in 2024. 88.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.0%
Failed or needed repairs12.0%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,058 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    401 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    394 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    247 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  6. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.7%
    168 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Lights & electrics1.4%
  3. Brakes1.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  6. Wheels1.1%
  7. Suspension0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 BMW 5 Series?

In 2024, 88.0% of 2019 BMW 5 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,058 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW 5 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW 5 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).