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CV51 OTS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,189 mi
Last recorded159,189 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2021 159,189 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments

Pass 27 Feb 2020 157,193 miles

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

Pass 15 Mar 2019 153,192 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres inner edges worn

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Feb 2018 148,802 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Pass 9 Mar 2017 143,191 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

paring brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Mar 2016 135,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 129,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 122,397 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 111,189 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,836 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,634 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 92,507 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To crack And Perish.

N/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner-Edge, Meeting VOSA Requirments.

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,953 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,804 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,117 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 61,819 miles

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

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 OTS 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 100%.

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 OTS, 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 CV51 OTS registered?

CV51 OTS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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