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CE51 EJZ

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,229 mi
Last recorded122,229 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 EJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 122,202 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear over subframe to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint in bottom of hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch seized.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 120,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 120,729 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,793 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 119,793 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 115,690 miles

Slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 106,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front at both edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 106,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front at both edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,648 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 81,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,888 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,015 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,947 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 52,945 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,511 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 45,357 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,887 miles

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

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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CE51 EJZ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CE51 EJZ, 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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CE51 EJZ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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