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EY51 NLE

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,347 mi
Last recorded169,347 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 NLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 169,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 159,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 150,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,981 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 132,945 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 115,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 106,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

both no plates scruffy

rear discs worn

Fail 16 Sep 2011 106,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

both no plates scruffy

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 94,736 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,306 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,536 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2007 78,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,123 miles

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

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 NLE is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NLE, 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 NLE registered?

EY51 NLE is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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