Is the Bmw X5 reliable?

The Bmw X5 has an average MOT pass rate of 85% across 22 years, based on 206,935 tests in 2026. That's 3 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2020 with a 93% pass rate.

Which year Bmw X5 is best?

The 2020 Bmw X5 has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 74%. There's a 19 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Bmw X5

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 22 years from 206,935 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

206,935

Best Year

2020 (93%)

Years Covered

About the Bmw X5

The Bmw X5 has been tested 206,935 times in 2026 MOT data across 22 model years (2000 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel and hybrid.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 8,594 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer BMW X5s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 11 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 121,636 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 35,223 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2993cc)

£1,245

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,695

Per month£141/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Bmw X5?

vs national average+3% (82% avg)

vs Bmw brand average-3% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread19 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Bmw X5 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	92%	1,968	35,223 mi
2020	93%	8,594	38,415 mi
2019	92%	23,506	47,135 mi
2018	91%	17,687	58,065 mi
2017	92%	14,511	67,347 mi
2016	92%	14,826	76,292 mi
2015	91%	17,257	86,297 mi
2014	92%	13,889	96,575 mi
2013	88%	8,346	102,589 mi
2012	86%	9,533	110,198 mi
2011	86%	9,720	115,184 mi
2010	86%	8,668	121,461 mi
2009	86%	9,917	129,547 mi
2008	84%	8,054	133,171 mi
2007	82%	8,281	137,811 mi
2006	76%	7,388	146,446 mi
2005	77%	11,188	147,753 mi
2004	77%	6,276	147,620 mi
2003	77%	3,953	143,116 mi
2002	74%	2,242	144,771 mi
2001	76%	1,085	143,091 mi
2000	80%	46	121,636 mi