BMW X5

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 22 model years from 206,935 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

206,935

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (93%)

Years Covered

About the BMW X5

The BMW X5 was MOT tested 206,935 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 22 model years (2000 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel and hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 8,594 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 19 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer BMW X5s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,131

Per month£178/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the BMW X5?

vs average of all models+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

Questions about the BMW X5

Is the BMW X5 reliable?

Across its 22 model years in our data (2000 to 2021), the BMW X5 averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 206,935 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year BMW X5 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 BMW X5 has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 74%, a 19 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.