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EK51 ZXV

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,180 mi
Last recorded189,180 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZXV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 189,180 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s &o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 187,252 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 174,701 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 174,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 21 Jan 2022 174,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Jan 2021 167,754 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 167,642 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 161,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 157,627 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 157,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 157,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016
Pass 21 Apr 2015

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 133,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 133,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013
Pass 18 Apr 2012

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,514 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,188 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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 65,188 miles

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

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

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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2008 56,831 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 56,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,878 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 18 Apr 2007 49,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 39,527 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 ZXV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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