BMW X5 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 178,775 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 178,775 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 73% of BMW X5 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the X5 tends to fail
Share of BMW X5 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, steering, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the BMW X5 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW X5 holds up well for its age: 73% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 72% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW X5?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW X5 in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; 4 to 7 years, 90%; 8 to 12 years, 87%; and 13 years and older, 73%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW X5 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW X5 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).