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BM51 PRM

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,694 mi
Last recorded50,694 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 PRM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,088 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 50,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,392 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 29,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BM51 PRM is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BM51 PRM, 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 BM51 PRM registered?

BM51 PRM is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BM51 PRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM51 PRM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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