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BN51 YKS

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,382 mi
Last recorded190,382 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YKS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 190,382 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2019 190,364 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre seat belt in op seat back doesn't locate (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached inadequate repair mild steel to cast weld (bolt missing) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 186,926 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

Nearside Rear tyre tread is low and is slightly perished

Fail 11 Jan 2018 186,923 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both head light lenses require attention

Nearside Rear tyre tread is low and is slightly perished

coolant tank cap is missing

Fail 18 Dec 2017 186,471 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothsides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 181,069 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 176,225 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

Offside Rear hub / suspension requires attention

Parking brake performance is only 17% and requires attention.

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 176,203 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both head light lenses require attention

Offside Rear hub / suspension requires attention

Parking brake performance is only 17% and requires attention.

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 171,272 miles

both head light lenses require attention

both rear indicators have started to loose colour

n/s/f lower rear suspention arm ball joint is worn

n/s/f track rod end is worn

o/s/f lower rear suspention arm inner bush requires attention

Fail 16 Dec 2014 171,269 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both head light lenses require attention

both rear indicators have started to loose colour

n/s/f lower rear suspention arm ball joint is worn

n/s/f track rod end is worn

o/s/f lower rear suspention arm inner bush requires attention

Pass 20 Dec 2013 162,544 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 162,542 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 147,441 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 141,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Dec 2010 132,261 miles

nearside front wiper split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

top center led lamp only half working

Fail 6 Dec 2010 132,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper split

top center led lamp only half working

Pass 7 Dec 2009 122,791 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 113,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle bushes have are slightly worn

Fail 19 Nov 2008 113,691 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes have are slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2007 102,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 87,449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 72,787 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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BN51 YKS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YKS, 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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BN51 YKS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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