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EY51 NPP

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,782 mi
Last recorded172,782 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 NPP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 172,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 172,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 172,573 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 170,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to 2mm tread wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre close to 2mm tread wear indicators

Pass 13 Aug 2015 164,912 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 164,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose in wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2013 163,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 161,791 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 161,791 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 155,755 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 147,210 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 127,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 115,278 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 115,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 108,471 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 108,446 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 NPP is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPP, 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

How do I check the history of EY51 NPP?

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What year was EY51 NPP registered?

EY51 NPP is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is EY51 NPP safe to buy?

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