2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 BMW X5 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,894 MOT tests in 2024. 88.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.1%
Failed or needed repairs11.9%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,894 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    221 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    68 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    43 marked dangerous
  6. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    38 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.6%
  2. Lights & electrics1.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  4. Suspension0.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  7. Brakes0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 BMW X5?

In 2024, 88.1% of 2020 BMW X5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,894 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 BMW X5?

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

Is the 2020 BMW X5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).