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BMW X5 (2020)

3,004 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.1% first-time pass rate

2020 BMW X5

CarHunch analysed 3,004 real MOT records for the 2020 BMW X5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 2.1% above UK average
82.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
37,378
typical mileage
28,587–47,404 middle half
10.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.32
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.1 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 8.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

89.3%
Petrol
548 vehicles
80.4%
Diesel
2,443 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2020 BMW X5

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.
  • 📄 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 (81%) 2,443 80.4% 0.31
Petrol (18%) 548 89.3% 0.34
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) 10 88.5% 0.4
Electric Diesel (0%) 3 80.6% 0.67

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 BMW X5 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.

28,587
low mileage
37,378
typical
47,404
high mileage

Half of all 2020 BMW X5 vehicles fall between 28,587 and 47,404 miles.

2020 BMW X5 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 2,517 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

2,531 2,517 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.32
Avg failures per vehicle
1.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 BMW X5

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 13.6%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 13.3%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 12.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 12.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 8.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 8.1%
    Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
  • 7.7%
    Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • 7.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.

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