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EF51 MWM

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,468 mi
Last recorded140,468 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 MWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 140,468 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,271 miles

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

Rear parking brake low reading

front windows tinted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 125,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 125,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 103,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 104,189 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 104,189 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,978 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,482 miles

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

diff oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,964 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,509 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,925 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,504 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,853 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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EF51 MWM is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF51 MWM, 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 EF51 MWM registered?

EF51 MWM is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for EF51 MWM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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