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BV51 TWN

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,100 mi
Last recorded184,100 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 TWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 184,100 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 174,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear subframe has surface corrosion upon it.

Sill Covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 166,801 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lamda wire sitting close to propshaft/exhaust

note/leveling system fault activated on dash/suspension and steering operating correctly

note/not able to fully inspect brake pipes due to undertrays recommend further inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2014 166,801 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lamda wire sitting close to propshaft/exhaust

note/leveling system fault activated on dash/suspension and steering operating correctly

note/not able to fully inspect brake pipes due to undertrays recommend further inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2013 162,873 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 162,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bad engine oil leak

nearside front tyre 1.6mm

offside front outer cv boot badly perished

oil level just above min

Pass 4 Jul 2012 146,833 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 146,833 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

both front cv boots badly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2011 130,204 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 128,518 miles

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 128,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emission test limits ok rev pick up faulty,

Pass 3 Mar 2010 123,214 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake pads thin,centre brake light 50working,

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 113,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

n/s o/s rear tyres worn inside edge.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 113,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

n/s o/s rear tyres worn inside edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 100,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 84,401 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 71,654 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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BV51 TWN is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV51 TWN, 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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BV51 TWN is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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