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BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto reliable? We analysed 2,050 real MOT tests across 787 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,050 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.2%
Typical Mileage
43,840mi
Annual Mileage
10,078mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline 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 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto.

BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85.8%
2022
87.6%
2021
90.6%
2020
87.4%
2019

BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 14
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8

BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,381 mi/yr
Typical
10,078 mi/yr
Average
12,261 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,414 mi/yr

BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 331 85.8% 27,690 42,282 64,444
2021 837 87.6% 29,845 45,368 67,435
2020 671 90.6% 30,168 42,747 60,424
2019 127 87.4% 26,692 38,512 56,798

How Long Does a BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto Last?

Based on 787 BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
43,840 mi
75th Percentile
63,997 mi
95th Percentile
111,841 mi
Max Recorded
240,333 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto

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

Best year
2020

90.6% MOT pass rate from 671 tests

Year to avoid
2022

85.8% MOT pass rate from 331 tests

The best year to buy a used BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 671 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.8% — 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 XDRIVE45E Xline 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 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto THIS CAR 88.2% 2,050 43,840 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
Volkswagen Caddy C20 Highline TDI 90.1% 1,323 84,280 mi — yrs

Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto?

The BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 2,050 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline 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 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto owner drives around 10,078 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 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto reliable?
Based on 2,050 MOT tests, the BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto has a 88.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto do per year?
The typical BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto does around 10,078 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline 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 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto is 2020 with a 90.6% pass rate across 671 tests.