2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 BMW X5 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,004 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,004 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    299 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    170 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    43 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  3. Lights & electrics2.0%
  4. Brakes1.7%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.0%
  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 2017 BMW X5?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2017 BMW X5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,004 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 BMW X5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).