2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 BMW X5 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,260 MOT tests in 2024. 86.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time86.8%
Failed or needed repairs13.2%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,260 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    242 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    137 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    48 marked dangerous
  6. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.5%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.4%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  3. Brakes2.2%
  4. Lights & electrics1.8%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Wheels0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%

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 2016 BMW X5?

In 2024, 86.8% of 2016 BMW X5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,260 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 BMW X5?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 BMW X5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).