BMW 5 Series Reliability
MOT-based reliability by make and model. The score uses UK test history, not a local inspection scheme. Look up a registration or a VIN.




Check the reliability of your BMW 5 Series
Enter a 17-character VIN. Australia has no registration lookup on this check.

Your VIN is a unique 17-character vehicle number.
Where can I find my VIN?
- On the vehicle registration document
- Along the bottom of the windscreen, on the dashboard
- On the driver's door frame
Service history
Dealer & service records
MOT records
Past & current MOT data
Write-off check
Check for insurance write-offs
Finance check
Outstanding finance & theft checks
| Year | Fuel | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pe | 570 | 517 |
| 8 | Di | 570 | 552 |
| 7 | Di | 540 | 627 |
| 4 | Di | 522 | 549 |
| 11 | Di | 610 | 4716 |
| 14 | Di | 612 | 4546 |
| 19 | Di | 830 | 5511 |
| 19 | Pe | 880 | 1647 |
| 18 | Di | 804 | 3780 |
| 15 | Di | 797 | 3022 |
| 19 | HyEl(C | 839 | 1452 |
| 17 | Pe | 830 | 687 |
| 18 | HyEl(C | 810 | 659 |
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
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BMW 5 Series Reliability
MOT-based reliability by make and model. The score uses UK test history, not a local inspection scheme. Look up a registration or a VIN.
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
Look up a registration or a VIN.