BMW X5 M Competition Auto
From 987 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 93.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all X5 M Competition Autos tested had between 20,899 and 28,627 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,832 median miles, the X5 M Competition Auto has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW X5 M Competition Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X5 M Competition Auto has a 94.7% MOT pass rate based on 987 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X5 M Competition Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X5 M Competition Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X5 M Competition Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X5 M Competition Auto is 27,832 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,899 and 28,627 miles.
Buying a used X5 M Competition Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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