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BN51 PBY

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,099 mi
Last recorded41,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 PBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 143,973 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 143,973 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 140,972 miles

n/s/f brake sensor wire insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fading to o/s/r indicator

headlamp height sensor insecure

n/s/r lower tail light inoperative

strong advise splits to wiper blades

Fail 7 Jan 2008 140,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fading to o/s/r indicator

headlamp height sensor insecure

n/s/f brake sensor wire insecure

n/s/r lower tail light inoperative

strong advise splits to wiper blades

Pass 30 Dec 2006 11,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN51 PBY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc 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 BN51 PBY, 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 BN51 PBY registered?

BN51 PBY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is BN51 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 PBY 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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