2019 Bmw X5 Xdrive45E M Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,191 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Bmw X5 Xdrive45E M Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 86.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 22.7% in the 90-120k group versus 13.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.3% | 123 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 20 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 15 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 2 | Washers | 12 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 12 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 11 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.7% | 247 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.9% | 82 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.9% | 34 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 28 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 365 | 13.2% |
| 30-60k | 568 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 202 | 14.4% |
| 90-120k | 44 | 22.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 289 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | 320 | 16.3% |
| 2024 | 305 | 13.8% |
| 2025 | 276 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 X5 Xdrive45E M Auto
Before buying a 2019 Bmw X5 Xdrive45E M Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 10.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (10.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Bmw X5 Xdrive45E M Autos pass their MOT?
86.7% of the 1,191 2019 Bmw X5 Xdrive45E M Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Bmw X5 Xdrive45E M Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 10.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.7%).
Does the 2019 X5 Xdrive45E M Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.2% in the 0-30k band to 22.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,191 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.