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CE51 NHY

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,834 mi
Last recorded168,834 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 NHY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 168,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 168,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 161,354 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 161,341 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 153,055 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 153,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 143,478 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 135,373 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 135,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 127,463 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 120,625 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 113,786 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 14 May 2012 113,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 31 May 2011 104,830 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 81,649 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 81,648 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,974 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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CE51 NHY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHY, 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 NHY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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