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EK51 YAE

2001 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,957 mi
Last recorded69,957 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,957 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 69,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 6,445 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011

UNABLE TO READ MILEAGE ON SPEEDO

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,671 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 47,668 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,682 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

undershields fitted unable to inspect fully

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,091 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,486 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 31,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,673 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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EK51 YAE is a 2001 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EK51 YAE, 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 EK51 YAE registered?

EK51 YAE is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is EK51 YAE safe to buy?

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