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BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto reliable? We analysed 491 real MOT tests across 119 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 491 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.5%
Typical Mileage
136,617mi
Annual Mileage
6,993mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto.

BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,660 mi/yr
Typical
6,993 mi/yr
Average
7,823 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,047 mi/yr

BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
136,617 mi
75th Percentile
161,368 mi
95th Percentile
206,117 mi
Max Recorded
459,078 mi

How Does the BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto THIS CAR 81.5% 491 136,617 mi — yrs
BMW 3 Series 75.1% 12,840,406 90,743 mi 37 yrs
BMW 118 81.5% 1,923,256 64,042 mi 22 yrs
BMW X5 77% 1,735,343 83,401 mi 25 yrs
Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility 78% 618 48,659 mi 67 yrs

Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto?

The BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.5% across 491 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto owner drives around 6,993 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto reliable?
Based on 491 MOT tests, the BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto has a 81.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto do per year?
The typical BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto does around 6,993 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW X5 SE 5S 3.0D Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.