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FL51 WXO

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,871 mi
Last recorded176,871 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WXO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 176,871 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 176,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 171,366 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 167,409 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 167,409 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 162,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 154,485 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 147,280 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 147,280 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 140,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 132,635 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,605 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,853 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,143 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 117,143 miles

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,072 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 86,988 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,199 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 65,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,890 miles

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar link rod,top rubber split.

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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FL51 WXO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL51 WXO, 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 FL51 WXO registered?

FL51 WXO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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