2018 BMW X5 · 29,592 MOT tests
2018 BMW X5 reliability
2018 BMW X5s fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 21 X5 years (29,592 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 12.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 48,000
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,592
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.5% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Brakes1%
- Suspension1%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.14%
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 2.09%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.76%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.46%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.32%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.17%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.65%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 BMW X5 reliable?
2018 BMW X5s fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 21 X5 years (29,592 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.14% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.09% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 BMW X5 shows 48,000 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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