2022 BMW X5 — MOT failures & pass rate
9,074 MOT tests on the 2022 BMW X5 are in this dataset, and 87.9% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 8.6% of the time, so this is 3.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 9.5% of all tests — 7.5 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, side repeaters and registration plates — headlamp aim alone was recorded 132 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 X5 fails 10.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 13.6% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Split by fuel, hybrid examples fail 2.0pp more often than petrol ones (13.2% vs 11.2%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.5% | 863 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 187 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 81 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.6% | 52 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 43 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 35 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 132 |
| 2 | Side repeaters | 96 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 88 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 56 |
| 5 | Washers | 51 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 43 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.9% | 1,624 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.3% | 485 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.3% | 300 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 134 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 125 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 56 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 4,376 | 10.5% |
| 30-60k | 4,136 | 13.4% |
| 60-90k | 490 | 14.1% |
| 90-120k | 59 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,601 | 11.3% |
| Hybrid | 3,872 | 13.2% |
| Petrol | 601 | 11.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 336 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | 8,729 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 X5
On a 2022 X5, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (9.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 BMW X5s pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 9,074 2022 BMW X5 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 BMW X5?
Tyres, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.1%).
Does the 2022 X5 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.5% in the 0-30k band to 13.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,074 MOT tests. 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.