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CN51 AKR

2001 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,000 mi
Last recorded126,000 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 AKR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 126,000 miles

nearside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

Fail 12 Nov 2019 126,000 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

Pass 9 Nov 2018 117,463 miles

both front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shockabsorber casings corroded

nearside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

Fail 9 Nov 2018 117,463 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

both front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shockabsorber casings corroded

nearside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,391 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R seat belts slow in retracting

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 108,391 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R & O/S/R seat belts slow in retracting

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,355 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 98,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,447 miles

both front and nearside rear brake disc backplates deterioated

offside outer cv boot deterioated

Fail 11 Nov 2015 89,447 miles

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

both front and nearside rear brake disc backplates deterioated

offside outer cv boot deterioated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,208 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 83,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs back plates deterioated

Fail 1 Nov 2013 73,958 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs back plates deterioated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre seat belt not working

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,767 miles

O/S and N/S Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,205 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,062 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,800 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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CN51 AKR is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green 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 CN51 AKR, 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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What year was CN51 AKR registered?

CN51 AKR is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is CN51 AKR safe to buy?

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