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FB51 BGU

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,236 mi
Last recorded126,236 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 BGU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 126,236 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 124,182 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 17 May 2017 124,146 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 116,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 108,567 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 108,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 103,677 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 103,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 101,836 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 96,495 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,696 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 84,341 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,651 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 84,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 78,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 64,219 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 BGU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BGU, 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 BGU registered?

FB51 BGU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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