2019 BMW 5 Series · 51,839 MOT tests
2019 BMW 5 Series reliability
2019 BMW 5 Seriess fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 5 Series years (51,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- 10.4%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 42,082
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,839
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6% of tests fail here (14% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 BMW 5 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Wheels0.8%
- Brakes0.8%
- Suspension0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.53%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.36%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.82%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 0.46%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.45%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.08%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.58%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.56%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.43%)
Other years
Every BMW 5 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 BMW 5 Series reliable?
2019 BMW 5 Seriess fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 5 Series years (51,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW 5 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.53% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.36% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW 5 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW 5 Series shows 42,082 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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