BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto car check
Is the BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto reliable? We analysed 880 real MOT tests across 167 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE 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 SE Auto.
BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2993cc
- Power
- 258 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 6.8 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 156 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 42 of 50
BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE 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 SE Auto THIS CAR | 91.0% | 880 | 94,952 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 |
| Renault Scenic Dynamique DCI 86 | 72.4% | 446 | 108,364 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.0% across 880 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical BMW X5 XDRIVE30D SE Auto owner drives around 8,961 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.