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EY51 NLN

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

126,543 mi
Last recorded126,543 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 NLN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 126,543 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 126,541 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested hydraulic leak n/s/r brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster will not go lower (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake hose / pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2025 122,443 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 121,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing

Pass 26 May 2023 119,137 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle clip missing

Fail 26 May 2023 119,137 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 6 May 2022 118,174 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2021 117,280 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted and sills covered

Pass 29 May 2020 116,515 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 15 May 2018 113,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 May 2018 113,625 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f cv gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f cv gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2017 111,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 111,977 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 109,688 miles

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 109,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 107,333 miles

Uneven wear on o/s/f tyre.

Fail 14 May 2015 107,333 miles

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

Uneven wear on o/s/f tyre.

Pass 16 May 2014 104,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 101,886 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 97,996 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 97,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 94,385 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 18 May 2011 94,385 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 13 May 2010 91,336 miles

All four tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

Both off side and near side wiper blades split.

Fail 12 May 2010 91,336 miles

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

All four tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

Both off side and near side wiper blades split.

Pass 13 May 2009 88,607 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 85,152 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2008 85,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 70,778 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 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 NLN is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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