MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Both head light lenses require attention
Nearside Rear tyre tread is low and is slightly perished
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
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.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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
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
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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
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
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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear axle bushes have are slightly worn
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
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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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