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AY51 NVD

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,764 mi
Last recorded136,764 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NVD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 136,764 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 136,764 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

bonnet release catch under bonnet worn/stiff

both headlamp lenses deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

o/s door mirror slightly loose

o/s/f outer c/v boot perished

o/s/r outer tyre wall deteriorated/repaired

rear subframe front mountings slightly deteriorated

slight cut in n/s/f outer c/v boot

slight cuts in n/s/f inner/outer tyre walls

slight damage to n/s/r inner alloy wheel rim

Fail 25 Jun 2015 136,759 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/s/rear tyre obvious side wall repair

Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wing mirror secured with tape

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 3 Jul 2014 132,496 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wing mirror secured with tape

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 19 Jun 2013 121,895 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 111,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 102,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 97,690 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 97,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,540 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 77,535 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 63,911 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 63,911 miles

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

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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AY51 NVD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY51 NVD, 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 AY51 NVD registered?

AY51 NVD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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