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EY51 NPV

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,282 mi
Last recorded92,282 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 NPV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leaks, Engine area.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 91,930 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leaks, Engine area.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,571 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,363 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear subframe bushes slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2011 71,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 70,847 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear subframe bushes slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,179 miles

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

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

damage nearside door mirror.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,179 miles

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

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

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

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

damage nearside door mirror.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,988 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 40,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,991 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 32,991 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wear susp.and axle components.

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 NPV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NPV, 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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What year was EY51 NPV registered?

EY51 NPV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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