CarVerify

BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto car check

Is the BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 303 real MOT tests across 150 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 303 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.1%
Typical Mileage
32,793mi
Annual Mileage
8,391mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV 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 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto.

BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.4%
2022
87.5%
2021

BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,273 mi/yr
Typical
8,391 mi/yr
Average
9,475 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,293 mi/yr

BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 79 92.4% 22,960 28,855 36,406
2021 168 87.5% 24,108 33,434 48,874

How Long Does a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto Last?

Based on 150 BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
32,793 mi
75th Percentile
46,152 mi
95th Percentile
69,314 mi
Max Recorded
96,635 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

92.4% MOT pass rate from 79 tests

Year to avoid
2021

87.5% MOT pass rate from 168 tests

The best year to buy a used BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.4% across 79 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV 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 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto THIS CAR 90.1% 303 32,793 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
Harley-davidson Fxlrst Lowrider ST117 1923 22 90.9% 132 7,199 mi — yrs

Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

Found a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto

Should you buy a used BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto?

The BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.1% across 303 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto owner drives around 8,391 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 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 303 MOT tests, the BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto has a 90.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto do per year?
The typical BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto does around 8,391 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV 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.
What is the best year to buy a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used BMW X5 XDRIVE30D Xline MHEV Auto is 2022 with a 92.4% pass rate across 79 tests.