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EA51 BXJ

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,382 mi
Last recorded180,382 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 180,382 miles

engine cover,sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 175,348 miles

Nearside Front 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))

under trays,sill covers and engine fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 169,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 157,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 150,450 miles

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

all rear subframe bushes deteriorated

both front brake reaction bushes slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2015 143,483 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 134,308 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 134,307 miles

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

Offside 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 11 Dec 2012 124,176 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 124,176 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 114,310 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 101,382 miles

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

N/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,942 miles

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

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

off side rear brake pipe coverd in grease unable to check.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 76,262 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 76,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2007

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 47,076 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 BXJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA51 BXJ, 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 BXJ registered?

EA51 BXJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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