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BF51 KOB

2001 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,273 mi
Last recorded156,273 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KOB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 156,273 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2018 156,273 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 152,220 miles

both front lower suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Nov 2015 151,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on Inner Edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 144,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 132,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 120,973 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 118,746 miles

All four brake disc's slightly corroded.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing and worn bold on inner edge outside 3/4 thread patteren.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 115,140 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 108,058 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 108,058 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,277 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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BF51 KOB 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 85.7%.

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 BF51 KOB, 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 BF51 KOB registered?

BF51 KOB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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