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EY51 HUV

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,749 mi
Last recorded140,749 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 HUV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 140,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 128,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,573 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,623 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 82,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 78,455 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 78,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 75,163 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 75,099 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 68,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2007 62,460 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 62,460 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 47,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 47,207 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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EY51 HUV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY51 HUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY51 HUV registered?

EY51 HUV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for EY51 HUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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