BMW X5 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto (2021)
2021 BMW X5 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto
CarHunch analysed 288 real MOT records for the 2021 BMW X5 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 BMW X5 is proving genuinely reliable so far, with an 89.3% first-time pass rate that sits well clear of the UK average at 80%—and the dangerous defect rate of 8.3% is reassuringly low, so safety concerns aren't a red flag here. The hybrid powertrain appears to be performing without issues across the fleet.
At nearly 31,000 miles on average, these cars are running higher than typical for their age, yet they're still averaging just 0.27 failures per vehicle, which speaks to BMW's engineering holding up under real-world use. Most owners will encounter roughly one advisory per MOT—typically minor wear items rather than structural problems—so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect nasty surprises; have any pre-purchase example independently inspected to check the hybrid system and suspension components, which typically carry the highest repair costs on this model.
We have limited data for the 2021 BMW X5 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 288 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2021 BMW X5 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto
Based on MOT data from 288 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) | 284 | 91.9% | 0.27 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 787 BMW X5 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 BMW X5 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 BMW X5 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 22,034 and 39,265 miles.
2021 BMW X5 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto — Still on the Road
Almost all 2021 BMW X5 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Autos are still on the road.
Strong survival — 276 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
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