2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 BMW X5 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,749 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,749 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    294 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    211 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    67 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  9. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.5%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Lights & electrics2.5%
  3. Suspension2.3%
  4. Brakes2.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Wheels0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 BMW X5?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2015 BMW X5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,749 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 BMW X5?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 BMW X5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).