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BF51 SWZ

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,056 mi
Last recorded137,056 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 SWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 137,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 130,640 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 127,321 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 123,809 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,556 miles

drivers door handle slightly difficult to open

o/s/f link bar has play

Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,135 miles

parking brake lever needs very little adjustment

power steering slightly tight

Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,146 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 99,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 94,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,659 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,886 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2011 72,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 58,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 56,661 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

underside of vehicle not fully checked due to covers fitted front to rear

Fail 21 Mar 2008 56,661 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

underside of vehicle not fully checked due to covers fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,817 miles

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

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 SWZ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

BF51 SWZ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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