BMW X5: tyres MOT failures
Of the 526,447 BMW X5 MOT tests in this dataset, 6.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4,556 | 5.9% |
| 2002 | 9,073 | 6.2% |
| 2003 | 15,764 | 6.5% |
| 2004 | 21,217 | 6.4% |
| 2005 | 36,630 | 6.3% |
| 2006 | 22,224 | 6.9% |
| 2007 | 22,398 | 5.8% |
| 2008 | 20,741 | 5.7% |
| 2009 | 24,466 | 5.5% |
| 2010 | 22,331 | 5.6% |
| 2011 | 23,750 | 5.7% |
| 2012 | 23,974 | 6.2% |
| 2013 | 19,944 | 6.5% |
| 2014 | 30,000 | 5.3% |
| 2015 | 38,798 | 6.3% |
| 2016 | 35,602 | 5.8% |
| 2017 | 34,143 | 6.5% |
| 2018 | 40,450 | 6.7% |
| 2019 | 38,882 | 7.4% |
| 2020 | 16,694 | 7.4% |
| 2021 | 15,298 | 9.1% |
| 2022 | 9,074 | 9.5% |
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.