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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 560l. Check any 560l by registration number below.

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95.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.7%

vs BMW Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 560l — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 560l has an average MOT pass rate of 95.6%, which is 5.7 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 560l is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the 560l is around 141,819 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used 560l, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used BMW 560l, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW 560l performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 60 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

153k mi

2009

Based on 256 vehicles

96.5%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 3yr

104k mi

Mileage at 5yr

142k mi

Mileage at 10yr

240k mi

2008

Based on 357 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

Mileage at 5yr

139k mi

Mileage at 10yr

235k mi

2007

Based on 441 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 3yr

92k mi

Mileage at 5yr

150k mi

Mileage at 10yr

250k mi

2006

Based on 453 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 3yr

68k mi

Mileage at 5yr

136k mi

Mileage at 10yr

232k mi

2005

Based on 599 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

151k mi

Mileage at 10yr

234k mi

2004

Based on 600 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

157k mi

Mileage at 10yr

220k mi

2003

Based on 269 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

228k mi

Typical Mileage — BMW 560l

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used 560l.

At 3 Years

104,086

miles

At 5 Years

141,819

miles

At 10 Years

240,486

miles

BMW 560l — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 560l MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 560l?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 560l is 95.6% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 560l?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW 560l reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.6%, the BMW 560l is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW 560l?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW 560l?
Typical mileage for the BMW 560l: 152,935 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 560l to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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