2020 BMW X5 · 13,815 MOT tests
2020 BMW X5 reliability
2020 BMW X5s fail 8.5% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 21 X5 years (13,815 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 8.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 36,022
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,815
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.5% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Suspension0.5%
- Brakes0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.55%
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%
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 0.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Side repeater not working 0.27%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.25%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.23%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.06%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.1%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.08%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.04%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 BMW X5 reliable?
2020 BMW X5s fail 8.5% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 21 X5 years (13,815 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.55% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 BMW X5 shows 36,022 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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