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AK51 OLA

2001 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,543 mi
Last recorded158,543 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OLA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet poor spray

both wiper blades slightly smearing

headlamp covers faded slightly

rear center seat belt retracting slowly

rear trailing arm bushes perishing slightly

vehicle presented with an aftermarket fuel cap

Fail 8 Oct 2020 158,543 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy /creeping pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system all connections at abs pump and offside rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure rear seat bench (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main pipes over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear seat belt retracting slowly

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet poor spray

Offside Front drivers seat backrest cover at rear if seat insecure

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

front headlamp covers faded slightly

rear trailing arm bushes slighlty perished

vehicle presented with an aftermarket fitted fuel cap

Pass 1 Nov 2019 155,075 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet leaks slightly under the bonnet

Offside Front wing mirror casing components slightly loose

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front-most track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front head lamp covers faded slightly

head lamp range sensor bracket slightly loose

Fail 21 Oct 2019 155,070 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal creeping (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall has cuts and inner tread shoulder worn flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer side wall perished, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror casing components slightly loose

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front-most track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front head lamp covers faded slightly

head lamp range sensor bracket slightly loose

Pass 4 Oct 2018 151,881 miles

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

Nearside slight damage to windscreen outside of zone A

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

Offside Front tyre perished slightly

both sides front headlamps faded slightly

small surface scratches to driver side of windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2017 147,831 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front brake pipe in wheel housing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks in tread grooves

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks in tread grooves

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall perished slightly (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

aftermarket fuel cap fitted

both sides front headlamp covers faded slightly

both sides rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 13 Oct 2017 147,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part and insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat centre seatbelt damaged and missing (5.2.1a)

Stop lamp not working both sides rear (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front brake pipe in wheel housing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks in tread grooves

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks in tread grooves

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall perished slightly (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

aftermarket fuel cap fitted

both sides front headlamp covers faded slightly

both sides rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,157 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 140,026 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 136,101 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 136,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 131,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 128,406 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 118,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,408 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 112,408 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 99,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 99,351 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 913,387 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 82,909 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 62,120 miles

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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AK51 OLA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK51 OLA, 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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AK51 OLA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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