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CV51 BNB

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,842 mi
Last recorded174,842 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 BNB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 174,842 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake low effort.

Long foot brake travel.

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 25 Mar 2021 174,772 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake low effort.

Long foot brake travel.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 164,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 153,389 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 153,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 146,896 miles

both front lower arms front dust covers deteriated

Fail 12 Mar 2018 146,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front lower arms front dust covers deteriated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 141,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 122,274 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 117,088 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,131 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 254,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 254,189 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 205,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 176,946 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 142,914 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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CV51 BNB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV51 BNB, 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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CV51 BNB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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