BMW X5 (E70) MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 78 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

Model Years

2010 to 2011

Years Covered

About the BMW X5 (E70)

The BMW X5 (E70) was MOT tested 78 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2010 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 140,163 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 87,742 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the X5 (E70) performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the BMW range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 3000cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,341

Per month£195/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 2011 details

How reliable is the BMW X5 (E70)?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average+5% (88% avg)

BMW X5 (E70) by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2011	90%	39	87,742 mi
2010	95%	39	140,163 mi

Questions about the BMW X5 (E70)

Is the BMW X5 (E70) reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2010 to 2011), the BMW X5 (E70) averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 78 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.