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B14 BEH

2001 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,028 mi
Last recorded156,028 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BEH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 156,028 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2015 156,024 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but still supporting system

Pass 9 Jul 2014 145,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light innop

Fail 7 Jul 2014 145,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes rusting

high level brake light innop

o/s/f shocker weaping

Pass 8 May 2013 135,100 miles

n/s r seat belt worn

high level brake light worn

Fail 8 May 2013 135,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brake light worn

n/s r seat belt worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 127,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 127,265 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 110,127 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

rear axle pushes poor

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Nov 2009 106,842 miles

parking brake effort at limit

Pass 7 Oct 2008 105,554 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 98,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 83,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 66,065 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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B14 BEH is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B14 BEH, 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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B14 BEH is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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