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EK51 NXJ

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

94,181 mi
Last recorded94,181 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 NXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 94,181 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side ,front and back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 82,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side ,front and back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 75,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play downward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 73,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play downward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement with downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement with downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement downward facing ball joint inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement downward facing ball joint inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear lower position lamp not working

Fail 8 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Little effort record offside rear parking brake

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement downward facing ball joint inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement downward facing ball joint inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear lower position lamp not working

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,905 miles

All four Tyres perished

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 58,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All four Tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 52,802 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 52,802 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015
Fail 18 Aug 2015

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,117 miles

headlights misted over slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2014 46,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlights misted over slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,342 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 42,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,498 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,784 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 34,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,020 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2010 32,020 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,545 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,504 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,084 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 2,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,451 miles

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

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

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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EK51 NXJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 EK51 NXJ, 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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EK51 NXJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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