MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
255/19 front 285/19 rear
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas
engine management light on
ext system starting to rust in places
general wear on all discs
most of cars underside covered in plastic
o/s/f a/r/bar drop link dust cover split
odd sticker on screen
oversized tax disc holder used
plastic covers fitted over sils
susp. warning on dash
255/19 front 285/19 rear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas
diff. unit damp
engine management warning light on
general movement in front susp.
general oil leak around engine
general wear on all discs
most of cars underside covered in plastic
o/s/f susp. switch cable ties used
o/s/f tyre close to susp. on lock
oversized tax disc holder used
plastic covers fitted over sils
slight damage to n/s/f door
stone chips in windscreen
surface rust on parts of susp.
tow bar fitted, only part seen
255/19 front 285/19 rear
covers fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas
diff. unit damp
engine management warning light on
general movement in front susp.
general oil leak around engine
general wear on all discs
most of cars underside covered in plastic
o/s/f susp. switch cable ties used
o/s/f tyre close to susp. on lock
oversized tax disc holder used
plastic covers fitted over sils
slight damage to n/s/f door
stone chips in windscreen
surface rust on parts of susp.
tow bar fitted, only part seen
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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FM51 DXS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 FM51 DXS, 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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FM51 DXS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2001.
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