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FB51 AYK

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,819 mi
Last recorded126,819 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AYK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,819 miles

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

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 25 Aug 2020 126,819 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 123,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge with numerous small cuts and splits

Offside obligatory mirror glass deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 123,053 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge with numerous small cuts and splits

Offside obligatory mirror glass deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,467 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated/split

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 111,517 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,203 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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FB51 AYK is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FB51 AYK, 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 FB51 AYK registered?

FB51 AYK is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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