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CU51 PBO

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,642 mi
Last recorded182,642 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 182,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 175,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 170,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 164,320 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 164,275 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 158,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 151,686 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 151,636 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 141,599 miles

STRONG ADVISORY:OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD-END WORN,NOT QUITE EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST BUT RECOMMEND REPLACING

both rear fexible brake hose metal joits corroded in mountind clips,mounting clips preventing full inspection of pipes

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicators in centre of tread

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2010 141,543 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

STRONG ADVISORY:OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD-END WORN,NOT QUITE EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST BUT RECOMMEND REPLACING

both rear fexible brake hose metal joits corroded in mountind clips,mounting clips preventing full inspection of pipes

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicators in centre of tread

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 126,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 108,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 86,637 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 86,631 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,792 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 PBO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CU51 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

CU51 PBO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is CU51 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 PBO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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