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FD51 OYW

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,761 mi
Last recorded140,761 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OYW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 140,761 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 140,755 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lowwer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 131,414 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake pads Running low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into calliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle cluster possibly intermittently faulty

Fail 21 Dec 2018 131,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle frame (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake pads Running low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into calliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weak clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle frame inti flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both head light lens faded

n/s/f tyre worn both edges

rear wiper blade split

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade split

under covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weak clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle frame inti flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both head light lens faded

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre worn both edges

Pass 28 Dec 2016

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2015

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,708 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 63,399 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,866 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,848 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,932 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,246 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,989 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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FD51 OYW is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD51 OYW, 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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FD51 OYW is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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