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EF51 WRG

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,763 mi
Last recorded140,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 WRG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 140,763 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 136,892 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 136,859 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 133,905 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 126,968 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake has just meet the legal limit

parking brake has just meet the legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,518 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 120,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 109,492 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 109,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 102,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,856 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 80,283 miles

naer side front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 26 May 2009 74,696 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,269 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 60,023 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 48,406 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 48,250 miles

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

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 WRG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRG, 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 WRG registered?

EF51 WRG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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