Hybrid BMW X5: MOT pass rate
86.4% of hybrid BMW X5s pass the MOT first time, measured across 1,840 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 68,722.
Hybrid against the other BMW X5 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 82.1% | 73,194 |
| Petrol | 77.5% | 6,512 |
| Hybrid | 86.4% | 1,840 |
| All BMW X5 | 81.8% | 81,696 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Hybrids sidestep most emissions failures and tend to do lighter urban miles, though the extra weight tells on tyres and brakes.
On the BMW X5 specifically, hybrid is the strongest at 86.4%, and this hybrid version sits 4.6 points above the 81.8% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The hybrid BMW X5 is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid BMW X5 had covered 68,722 miles at test, against 99,419 for the diesel and 95,028 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the BMW X5 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other BMW X5 fuel types
- Diesel BMW X5 - 82.1%
- Petrol BMW X5 - 77.5%