MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge
heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle
oil leak from engine
wear on front track control arm bushes
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
wear on front track control arm bushes
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corrosion and narrow banding (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres perished and split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Off side rear tyre has split in sidewall but not to cord
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rack gaitors twisted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rack gaitors twisted
Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
All 4 tyres at 2 to 3 mm
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EF51 EDK is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 EF51 EDK, 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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EF51 EDK is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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