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FE51 CLO

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,381 mi
Last recorded131,381 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 CLO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 131,381 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 131,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 126,609 miles

slight play in front lower suspension arms (rear)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 117,314 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm outer ball joint slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,718 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 109,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 104,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,603 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2010 90,602 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,129 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,447 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 77,306 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 77,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 73,606 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 73,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 69,053 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 69,053 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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FE51 CLO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FE51 CLO, 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

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What year was FE51 CLO registered?

FE51 CLO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FE51 CLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 CLO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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