BMW X5 M50I Auto
From 832 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 a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 45 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 45 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 19 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all X5 M50I Autos tested had between 17,290 and 33,291 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,093 median miles, the X5 M50I Auto has 0.037 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 M50I Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X5 M50I Auto has a 91.1% MOT pass rate based on 832 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X5 M50I Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X5 M50I Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 45 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X5 M50I Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X5 M50I Auto is 24,093 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,290 and 33,291 miles.
Buying a used X5 M50I 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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