BMW 5 Series: tyres MOT failures
Of the 1,245,662 BMW 5 Series MOT tests in this dataset, 6.2% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2021 and 2022 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 431 | 2.5% |
| 2000 | 8,386 | 4.3% |
| 2001 | 11,787 | 4.2% |
| 2002 | 16,716 | 4.6% |
| 2003 | 18,237 | 5.7% |
| 2004 | 23,272 | 6.2% |
| 2005 | 35,030 | 6.3% |
| 2006 | 47,556 | 6.6% |
| 2007 | 55,779 | 6.9% |
| 2008 | 47,176 | 6.3% |
| 2009 | 47,771 | 6.8% |
| 2010 | 55,660 | 6.0% |
| 2011 | 76,172 | 6.0% |
| 2012 | 87,131 | 6.1% |
| 2013 | 86,552 | 6.1% |
| 2014 | 93,158 | 6.1% |
| 2015 | 95,906 | 6.1% |
| 2016 | 87,773 | 5.9% |
| 2017 | 86,195 | 6.2% |
| 2018 | 109,330 | 6.8% |
| 2019 | 74,494 | 6.6% |
| 2020 | 30,518 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | 13,954 | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 8,879 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 735 | 3.0% |
| 2024 | 302 | 0.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.