BMW 5 Series (2019)
2019 BMW 5 Series
CarHunch analysed 15,195 real MOT records for the 2019 BMW 5 Series. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 BMW 5 Series is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 90.7% first-time pass rate versus 80%, though nearly one in five vehicles (21.8%) have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine concern for buyers. Petrol versions edge ahead at 92.3% pass rate, while diesels and hybrids trail slightly at 90.6% and 88.9% respectively.
At 45,083 miles median for a five-year-old car, these are relatively low-mileage examples, which helps explain the strong pass rates. The average car fails on just 0.52 items but racks up 2.8 advisories, suggesting wear and maintenance issues rather than fundamental problems—so budget for regular servicing and check the service history carefully before you buy.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2019 BMW 5 Series
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (47%) | 7,196 | 90.6% | 0.52 |
| Petrol (30%) | 4,539 | 92.4% | 0.42 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (23%) | 3,453 | 88.9% | 0.63 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 7 | 94.4% | 0.57 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 BMW 5 Series vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 BMW 5 Series vehicles fall between 33,851 and 59,147 miles.
2019 BMW 5 Series — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,597 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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