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AP51 FGE

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,171 mi
Last recorded80,171 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FGE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 80,171 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 71,403 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,170 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not seated correctly to prevent water ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,320 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner end of rubber insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,427 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,808 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts

Offside Rear Tyre has various cuts

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,732 miles

Nearside Rear tyre. cuts to sidewall & tread.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,174 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 47,127 miles

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

Both front tyres have various cuts to the treads and sidewalls

Offside rear tyre hasvarious cuts to the tread and sidewalls

Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,021 miles

Both front tyres have various cuts, but not reaching the cords/ply

Fail 1 Nov 2013 40,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,907 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 32,904 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs rusty and aged

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,004 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,912 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,901 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,266 miles

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

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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AP51 FGE is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP51 FGE, 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 AP51 FGE registered?

AP51 FGE is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is AP51 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 FGE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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