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A15 DPG

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,178 mi
Last recorded168,178 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DPG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 168,178 miles

front suspension arms and rear sub frame corroded all

Pass 5 Nov 2024 166,213 miles

rear sub frame bushes have a play in the rear

Pass 2 Nov 2023 164,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 161,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear (front and rear bushes), o/s rear (front and rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 158,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 155,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 153,503 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 149,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 145,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 138,601 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 138,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,031 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 120,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 114,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 104,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 100,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,073 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,898 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front seat back rest feels loose but still maintaining an upright position

Fail 27 Mar 2009 90,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front seat back rest feels loose but still maintaining an upright position

Pass 25 Mar 2008 83,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 83,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 72,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,315 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 68,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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A15 DPG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 DPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 DPG registered?

A15 DPG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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