MOT performance
BMW X5 G05 (2018 on): MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 34,221 MOT tests on the BMW X5 G05 in 2023–2024 (cars first registered Jan 2019 onwards, on average 3.2 years old at test), 86.7% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, the G05 failed 8% less often than comparable cars. Against the generation before it, the F15, it fails 60% more often once age and mileage are allowed for (0.92× vs 0.58×).
34,221 MOT tests on 19,906 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 86.7% | ±0.4 pts (95%), n = 34,221 |
| All BMW X5s | 78.5% | n = 180,951 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 0.92× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00; BMW X5 overall 0.71× |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 5.0% | n = 34,221 |
| Average age at test | 3.2 years | n = 34,221 |
| On sale (catalogue) | 2018 on | Nov 2018 to now |
G05 against the other BMW X5 generations
Newer generations are younger at test, so their raw pass rates are higher almost by default; the adjusted column compares each with cars of the same age, mileage and fuel.
| Generation | Tests | Average age | First-time pass | vs similar cars | Dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F15 (2013–2018) | 60,139 | 6.9 yrs | 86.3% | -42% | 5.5% |
| G05 (2018 on) | 34,221 | 3.2 yrs | 86.7% | -8% | 5.0% |
Where the G05 differs
- Noise, emissions and leaks: the G05 failed 64% more often than the BMW X5 overall, relative to comparable cars (0.71× vs 0.43×).
- Body, chassis and structure: the G05 failed 60% less often than the BMW X5 overall, relative to comparable cars (0.26× vs 0.64×).
- Tyres: the G05 failed 54% more often than the BMW X5 overall, relative to comparable cars (1.62× vs 1.05×).
- Brakes: the G05 failed 53% less often than the BMW X5 overall, relative to comparable cars (0.28× vs 0.61×).
| Area | F15 (vs similar) | G05 (vs similar) |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.8% (Same) | 8.9% (+62%) |
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 1.8% (-75%) | 1.7% (-51%) |
| Driver's view of the road | 2.0% (-45%) | 1.0% (-69%) |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.1% (-49%) | 0.7% (-29%) |
| Registration plates and VIN | 0.6% (+90%) | 0.7% (+167%) |
| Brakes | 1.6% (-69%) | 0.7% (-72%) |
| Suspension | 1.7% (-70%) | 0.6% (-40%) |
| Road wheels | 0.6% (+65%) | 0.3% (+60%) |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% (-41%) | 0.3% (-4%) |
Most common BMW X5 G05 failure items
2 of these 5 items are not among the BMW X5's ten most common failures overall.
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 4.85% |
| Condition: has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 2.81% |
| Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 0.84% |
| Side repeaters: not working | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 0.75% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 0.61% |
Pass rate by age, by generation
At the same age, the generations can be compared directly.
| Age at test (years) | F15 pass rate (tests) | G05 pass rate (tests) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 85.8% (2,973) | 87.6% (22,271) |
| 5-6 | 86.3% (21,308) | 87.5% (2,879) |
| 7-8 | 86.6% (25,583) | — |
| 9-10 | 85.7% (10,275) | — |
Registration years in the G05
How cars are assigned to a generation
DVSA records don't say which generation a car is, so 73 Auto assigns each test by first-registration date against its catalogue's on-sale dates for the G05 (Nov 2018 to now). Cars registered within three months either side of a changeover are left out, because run-out stock of the old model and early cars of the new one are registered in the same months. Some cars near the edges may still be of the neighbouring generation.
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.