Audi Q7 vs Bmw X5
On MOT-testable defects, the Audi Q7 (fail rate 13.6%) performed better than the Bmw X5 (16.5%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was lighting & signalling, where the X5 recorded failures more often.
13.6%
Q7 fail rate
16.5%
X5 fail rate
2.92pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Audi Q7 | Bmw X5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 240,574 | 493,397 |
| Pass rate | 86.4% | 83.5% |
| Fail rate | 13.6% | 16.5% |
Where they differ
| Category | Q7 | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| Suspension | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| Brakes | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Visibility | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Tyres | 5.8% | 6.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.