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AR51 XUO

2001 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,725 mi
Last recorded193,725 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XUO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 193,725 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 190,821 miles

Front Both sides headlamps slight deterioration

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2019 185,927 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2018 178,219 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 164,644 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 252,000 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 239,185 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 142,028 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 131,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 131,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 191,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2011 191,192 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 185,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 171,214 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 171,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 14 May 2009 171,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 141,707 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 118,305 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 118,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,475 miles

cut in osr tyre

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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AR51 XUO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AR51 XUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR51 XUO registered?

AR51 XUO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AR51 XUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 XUO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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