2019 BMW X5 · 32,139 MOT tests
2019 BMW X5 reliability
2019 BMW X5s fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 X5 years (32,139 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 10.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 40,323
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,139
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.6% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 68% 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 X5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Brakes0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Suspension0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.65%
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 1.37%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.45%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Side repeater not working 0.36%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.36%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.17%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.1%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.71%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.58%)
Other years
Every BMW X5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 BMW X5 reliable?
2019 BMW X5s fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 X5 years (32,139 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.65% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.37% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW X5 shows 40,323 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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