BMW X5
BMW X5 technical data
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Is BMW X5 a reliable car?
In general, the BMW X5 reliability is slightly below average. The number of defects found on the BMW X5 during the annual technical inspections is just above average for cars of a similar age.
According to these reviews, the highest reliability scores achieved BMW X5 generation from 2007 to 2010, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2013 to 2018, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of BMW X5. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most BMW X5 engines are chain-driven, which is considered more reliable than belt-driven engines.
BMW X5 reviews
Total 29 BMW X5 owner reviews
Pros: Good everyday car, quite roomy and comfortable. The 3.0D is completely sufficient for everyday use - from point A to point B, towing a trailer, overtaking on the highway, etc. If you get a car with a 10 +1 speaker audio system then good music, if there is a comfort salon then very comfortable chairs, good lights (xenon in good condition). I was impressed by the low fuel consumption.
Cons: Door handles that freeze and frost on frost in winter. Thresholds that look nice, but always get you dirty when stepping out of the car. Climate control buttons made of strange plastic and constantly breaking.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 210`000 kilometers (6 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.2 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 6390 € (~ 1065 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: High car, great view of the road. Easy to drive, not heavy steering as they say. Good acceleration, dynamic car. Technically no serious ailments, does not rust even when driving on Latvian salt roads. Good off-road, goes both in snow and mud.
Cons: Door opens as a tool shed:) But rapidly become accustomed.
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 25`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 100 € (~ 100 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Driving comfort. The car, causing both emotions. Positive when driving, negative when repairing.
Cons: Expensive maintenance costs, CASCO, road tax together around 700 euro per year. Poor suspension, if you use 19 inch wheels!
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 2050 € (~ 1025 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The perfect off-road vehicle, everywhere I come in and drove out.
Cons: It could have consumed less, but this type of car has to be reckoned with
| Purchase year: | 2018 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 350 € (~ 175 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Dynamic, sporty, comfortable, confident, handsome, cheap maintenance.
Cons: Diseases: radioblock, pneumo suspension, door handles
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 20`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.8 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 340 € (~ 340 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The opportunity to go with a very nice car on relatively small cost.
Cons: The next model X5 maintenance cost
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 22`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.1 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 340 € (~ 340 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Fantastic car, which is ideal for town driving, both within and outside, onto sand, forest.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 20.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend