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E8 KSD

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,849 mi
Last recorded217,849 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 KSD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 217,849 miles

Nearside Front bumper \wing has slight damage

Nearside Front wheel is damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both wing mirror casings are damaged

Fail 17 May 2021 217,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper \wing has slight damage

Nearside Front wheel is damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front level sensor is broken

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both wing mirror casings are damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2020 209,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front headlight aims poor

Pass 3 Nov 2018 202,571 miles

offside number plate light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2017 195,032 miles

vehicle has engine cover fitted

vehicle has under trays fitted

Front Tyres both cracked on outer side wall

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 195,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Tyres both cracked on outer side wall

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (worn smooth on inner and outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak engine ()

vehicle has engine cover fitted

vehicle has under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 191,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

parking brake efficiency just met

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2016 191,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

parking brake efficiency just met

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 183,071 miles

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

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

handbrake effiency only just met the requirements

Fail 25 Sep 2015 183,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/19 NOTE front and rear tyres are different sizes (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

headlamp self leveling device is broken o/s/f lower arm

nail o/s/f

Pass 13 Sep 2014 178,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

headlamps are dull

Pass 14 Sep 2013 170,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 161,933 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 151,445 miles

both headlamps slightly dim

front inner brake pads low

rear crossbody to o/s brake pipe corroded

rear tyres worn low on inside

Pass 18 Sep 2010 141,296 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 141,286 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 126,618 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 126,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 115,455 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 99,561 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 84,569 miles

small cut in side wall n s f

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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E8 KSD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E8 KSD, 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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E8 KSD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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