2022 BMW X5 XDRIVE45E Xline Auto 3.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · GL22 TLY

The vehicle presents a largely reassuring DVSA MOT history, with the most recent test on 5 March 2026 returning a clean pass and no advisories or defects recorded. The prior test on 25 February 2025 also passed without comment, indicating a stable and consistent maintenance trend. The only recorded failure occurred the day before, on 24 February 2025, for a nearside rear tyre with a cut exceeding permissible depth and exposing the ply or cords. This was an isolated, single-component defect rather than a systemic mechanical issue, and the immediate subsequent pass confirms the tyre was replaced and the vehicle brought up to standard. Overall, the pattern suggests the car has been kept in compliant roadworthy condition, with no recurring advisories relating to wear items such as brakes, suspension, or exhaust components. With 88,465 miles recorded on a 2022 vehicle, annual usage averages around 22,116 miles per year, which is notably higher than typical private ownership patterns. Such sustained high mileage places greater mechanical demand on the drivetrain, particularly the plug-in hybrid system, as well as on consumables like brake pads, discs, and tyres, and on suspension components including bushes, coil springs, and dampers. There is no evidence of long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for avoiding corrosion from inactivity, but the high accumulated mileage means that wear-related replacement of major mechanical items may be closer than would be expected on a lower-mileage example. Prospective buyers should verify the completeness of the service record, particularly evidence of timely oil changes, brake fluid replacement, and any hybrid-system-specific maintenance carried out by an authorised BMW specialist. Given the clean advisory record and the vehicle's age and high mileage, physical inspection should focus on items that may not always be flagged during routine MOT testing. The tyres should be examined closely for perishing or cracking of the sidewalls, as a four-year-old vehicle with this mileage will likely be approaching the end of its second or third set of tyres, and any original-date tyres should be considered for replacement regardless of tread depth. The brake discs should be inspected for lipping, corrosion around the outer edge, and signs of binding calipers, particularly given the high annual mileage, while the brake fluid should be tested for moisture content, as BMW typically recommends renewal every two years. The underside of the vehicle should be examined for corrosion, paying particular attention to the suspension arms, subframes, and exhaust mountings, all of which are subject to wear on high-mileage examples. During a test drive, particular attention should be paid to any clonks or knocking noises from the suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes or anti-roll bar links, and to any pulling or vibration through the steering wheel, which may suggest tracking issues or warped brake discs. The hybrid system should be evaluated for smooth transition between electric and combustion power, and the battery state of charge and indicated electric range should be observed to confirm the high-voltage battery is performing as expected for its age and mileage. Listen for any unusual noises from the transmission during gear changes and check that all warning lights on the instrument cluster extinguish promptly after start-up. Finally, verify the operation of all four-wheel-drive system functions via the XDrive settings, and confirm that any charging equipment supplied with the vehicle is present and in working order, as these items represent a meaningful portion of the vehicle's overall value and usability.