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CU51 ZPX

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,166 mi
Last recorded170,166 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 170,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 169,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 163,543 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 156,978 miles

1 x osr side light inop

front wishbone bushes spliting on rear axle

unable to open boot

Fail 23 Nov 2017 156,891 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken cannot lock parking brake in the on position (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

1 x osr side light inop

front wishbone bushes spliting on rear axle

nsf tyre worn close to limit

unable to open boot

Pass 1 Nov 2016 151,419 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 151,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play bottom (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 144,818 miles

wear nearside front tyre inner edge borderline

Fail 1 Oct 2015 144,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

wear nearside front tyre inner edge borderline

Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,186 miles

oil leak

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2013 124,366 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 124,281 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 114,533 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2012 114,509 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 105,401 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 105,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,471 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,357 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 83,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 83,880 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 74,020 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 74,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 61,029 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZPX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZPX, 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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CU51 ZPX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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