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EJ51 GPX

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,348 mi
Last recorded195,348 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 195,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control component missing the light not showing when ignition on (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow marker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow marker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 192,720 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 192,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 189,122 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 184,939 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 184,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 181,289 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 181,287 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 175,171 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn smoth on inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2015 175,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn smoth on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 160,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 160,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2013 152,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 143,493 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 134,413 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 122,801 miles

front discs have large lip

front pads low

osr tyre low and has nail in

Pass 22 May 2009 106,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 91,859 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 91,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 May 2007 69,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,876 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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EJ51 GPX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ51 GPX, 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 EJ51 GPX registered?

EJ51 GPX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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