2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 BMW X5 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,430 MOT tests in 2024. 87.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.5%
Failed or needed repairs12.5%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,430 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 cords4.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    315 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    87 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    95 marked dangerous
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  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. Tyres8.7%
  2. Lights & electrics1.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  5. Brakes1.0%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.0%

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 X5?

In 2024, 87.5% of 2019 BMW X5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,430 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW X5?

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; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW X5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).