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BF51 SXZ

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 SXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 722,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,026 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,721 miles

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

steering wheel airbag repaired

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,525 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 56,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,782 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,659 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 41,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 37,857 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 SXZ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 SXZ registered?

BF51 SXZ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is BF51 SXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 SXZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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