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Bmw X5 - 2013

131.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2013 is 221.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bmw X5, model year 2013. Sample size: 4,077 cars, 9,760 tests and 12,824 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,077 cars

The 2013 BMW X5 has an overall defect rate of 131 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 40% lower than the average for that year, indicating a solid performance. The model shows a notable improvement in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defect rates significantly below the average. Despite performing well in most areas, the defect rates increase with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, this model stands out positively in several key categories, showcasing its reliability compared to others on the road.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,077 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 52.0% better
47.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 98.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative
Steering
▲ 89.1% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Excessive radial movement between the top of the steering column and the shaft indicating an excessively worn top bearing
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
  • Track rod or drag link ends seriously misaligned
Visibility
▲ 26.7% better
13.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 50.9% better
24.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.1 / 100 tests
  • Lamp: multiple light source up to a half not functioning
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 33.1% better
146.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 219.6 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 60.0% better
8.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • A transmission shaft flexible coupling: excessively deteriorated
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 25.0% better
3.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.2 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt:
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
  • A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
Other
▲ 10.2% better
17.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 379 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,337
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,648
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 722
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 712
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 602
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 394
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 370
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 336
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 317
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 256

Serious faults (Top 10)

A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 336
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 317
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 213
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 159
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 147
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 92
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 74
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 70
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 62
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 60