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BG51 NDN

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,838 mi
Last recorded144,838 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 NDN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 144,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 140,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 134,002 miles

cracking to drive belts.

deterioration to nearside front anti-roll bar drop link boots.

oil leaks.

slight hazy pattern to dip beam.

Fail 8 Mar 2014 133,982 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

cracking to drive belts.

deterioration to nearside front anti-roll bar drop link boots.

oil leaks.

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges.

slight hazy pattern to dip beam.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 116,508 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,032 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,603 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,169 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 82,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,227 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,869 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,731 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 51,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,901 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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BG51 NDN is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG51 NDN, 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 BG51 NDN registered?

BG51 NDN is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BG51 NDN safe to buy?

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