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2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,996 mi
Last recorded175,996 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE51 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 175,996 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 161,964 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 161,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 161,398 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 146,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery light on

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 18 May 2015 126,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 110,116 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 96,803 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 96,795 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2012 86,367 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 79,443 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear subframe bushs cracking

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 May 2011 79,443 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear subframe bushs cracking

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,249 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,621 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 51,761 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 51,761 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,084 miles

damage nearside front tyre,outer sidewall.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 38,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damage nearside front tyre,outer sidewall.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,156 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 22,111 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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BE51 BMW is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BE51 BMW, 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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BE51 BMW is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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