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DY51 HME

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

286,755 mi
Last recorded286,755 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 HME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 286,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 286,749 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 271,348 miles

advise oil / topped up

Fail 29 Aug 2023 271,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking Brake Only Just Met Requirements

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 270,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 265,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under Tray's And Plastic Covers Over Outer Sills, Obscuring Some Testable Items.

Fail 19 Oct 2021 265,242 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened In Two Places Marked With Chaulk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under Tray's And Plastic Covers Over Outer Sills, Obscuring Some Testable Items.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 262,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2019 260,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 260,430 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 253,484 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 253,484 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 244,191 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 244,191 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 244,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 233,983 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 233,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 225,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 225,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 217,065 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 208,498 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,031 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,031 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 186,157 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 186,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 172,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 163,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 152,331 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 152,296 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 134,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 116,100 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 116,100 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 116,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 93,699 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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DY51 HME is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DY51 HME, 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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DY51 HME is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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