BMW X5 Xdrive45E Xline Auto
From 835 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, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 43 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 | 43 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| a wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 71.6% of X5 Xdrive45E Xline Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 93% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all X5 Xdrive45E Xline Autos tested had between 28,372 and 65,855 miles on the clock.
At 47,109 median miles, the X5 Xdrive45E Xline Auto has 0.026 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 Xdrive45E Xline Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X5 Xdrive45E Xline Auto has a 87.8% MOT pass rate based on 835 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X5 Xdrive45E Xline Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X5 Xdrive45E Xline Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 43 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X5 Xdrive45E Xline Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X5 Xdrive45E Xline Auto is 47,109 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,372 and 65,855 miles.
Buying a used X5 Xdrive45E Xline 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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