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Common inspection findings for the BMW X5

What should you check before buying a BMW X5? This analysis is based on official inspection data from 19 BMW X5 vehicles registered on auto.is. See which issues appear most often and at what mileage they are typically found.

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Findings by version

Different versions of the BMW X5 can show different inspection patterns. These are the versions for which enough data is available.

XDRIVE40E

5 vehicles · 9 inspection findings

Visibility

3 inspection findings

~85 k km
60,000 km109,000 km
  • –Rúður

Lights

2 inspection findings

~145 k km
137,000 km152,000 km
  • –Ljósker og lýsing hemlaljóskera
  • –Ljósker og lýsing þokuljóskera

Safety equipment

2 inspection findings

~85 k km
85,000 km85,000 km
  • –Hemlalæsivörn (ABS)
  • –Rafræn skrikvörn (ESC)

Brakes

1 inspection finding

~85 k km
85,000 km85,000 km
  • –Hemlaborðar og hemlaklossar

Wheels and tyres

1 inspection finding

~119 k km
119,000 km119,000 km
  • –Hjólastilling

Findings by model year

Common inspection findings can vary by model year. These are the model years for which enough data is available.

2005-2009

7 vehicles · 53 inspection findings

Lights

21 inspection findings

~186 k km
40,000 km400,000 km
  • –Númersljós
  • –Ljósker og lýsing númersljóskera
  • –Ljósker og lýsing stöðu-, hliðar-, breiddar-, og dagljóskera
  • –Stilling aðalljósa
  • –Stöðuljós

Suspension

7 inspection findings

~177 k km
126,000 km226,000 km
  • –Hjólspyrn. og stífufest.
  • –Jafnvægisstöng
  • –Fjaðrabúnaður og jafnvægisstöng
  • –Fjaðrir
  • –Hjólspyrnur, armar og stífur

Steering

6 inspection findings

~158 k km
125,000 km212,000 km
  • –Spindlar
  • –Stýrisendar

Wheels and tyres

5 inspection findings

~165 k km
55,000 km247,000 km
  • –Hjólbarðar
  • –Hjólastilling

Brakes

3 inspection findings

~146 k km
55,000 km224,000 km
  • –Hemlarör (vökva og loft)
  • –Höfuðdæla, vökvaforðabúr
  • –Virkni stöðuhemils

2015-2019

7 vehicles · 11 inspection findings

Visibility

3 inspection findings

~85 k km
60,000 km109,000 km
  • –Rúður

Lights

2 inspection findings

~145 k km
137,000 km152,000 km
  • –Ljósker og lýsing hemlaljóskera
  • –Ljósker og lýsing þokuljóskera

Safety equipment

2 inspection findings

~85 k km
85,000 km85,000 km
  • –Hemlalæsivörn (ABS)
  • –Rafræn skrikvörn (ESC)

Brakes

1 inspection finding

~85 k km
85,000 km85,000 km
  • –Hemlaborðar og hemlaklossar

Steering

1 inspection finding

~59 k km
59,000 km59,000 km
  • –Ástand stýrisliða (stýrisenda, -arma og -stanga)

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About the data

This information is based on vehicle inspection data collected and analysed by auto.is. The analysis uses comparable BMW X5 vehicles and highlights common inspection findings and the mileage at which they most often appear.

The information is based on statistical analysis and is provided for general information only. It does not indicate the condition of any individual vehicle or mean that a particular vehicle will experience the same issues.

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