2021 BMW X5 · 4,541 MOT tests
2021 BMW X5 reliability
2021 BMW X5s fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 X5 years (4,541 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 8.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 33,271
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,541
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.9% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
- Suspension0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.48%
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 1.48%
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 0.29%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.26%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Side repeater not working 0.24%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.81%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.06%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.84%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.51%)
Other years
Every BMW X5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 BMW X5 reliable?
2021 BMW X5s fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 X5 years (4,541 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.48% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.48% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 BMW X5 shows 33,271 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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