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EA51 BDU

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,524 mi
Last recorded151,524 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BDU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 151,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 146,347 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Feb 2021 140,726 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,442 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 120,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,192 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 112,265 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre has minor cracks to inner sidewall, not exposing ply or cords

Pass 27 May 2015 112,265 miles

nearside rear tyre has minor cracks to inner sidewall, not exposing ply or cords

Pass 30 May 2014 108,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 105,520 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 103,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,407 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 90,970 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 84,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 83,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 66,824 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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EA51 BDU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA51 BDU, 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 EA51 BDU registered?

EA51 BDU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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