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CU51 NFN

2001 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,187 mi
Last recorded85,187 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NFN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,187 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 85,187 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 70,954 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,093 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 65,093 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a puncture.

Offside rear tail light is inoperative.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,657 miles

both rear tyres on limit

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre on extreme limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight dampness of oil on engine cover

Fail 5 Oct 2006 49,651 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre on limit marganal pass

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight dampness of oil on engine cover

Pass 8 Aug 2005 39,702 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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CU51 NFN is a 2001 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU51 NFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 NFN registered?

CU51 NFN is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is CU51 NFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 NFN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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