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B4 PDG

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,907 mi
Last recorded149,907 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PDG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 149,907 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 143,139 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake performance poor

Fail 26 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed under tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed under tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake performance poor

Pass 17 Sep 2021 138,771 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

park brake performance poor

Pass 2 Oct 2020 138,553 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slighty deteration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease present/pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 137,423 miles

undersheilds fitted

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 136,143 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer c v boot slight deteration/grease present

handbrake percentage min 16% decelometer

under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of components or floor areas

Pass 5 May 2017 135,272 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

handbrake just attived 16 %

Pass 13 May 2016 134,507 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake only just met requirements 16 percent

Pass 12 May 2015 133,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 131,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 131,341 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 128,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 128,351 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 124,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 117,895 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 117,895 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 109,253 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 99,519 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 99,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 91,281 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 83,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 74,715 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 74,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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B4 PDG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black 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 B4 PDG, 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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B4 PDG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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