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FM51 DXS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,501 mi
Last recorded159,501 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 DXS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 159,501 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 159,486 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 151,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 142,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 134,885 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 128,467 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,029 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 121,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 115,778 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 112,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 112,256 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 112,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 105,210 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 105,210 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 95,237 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,412 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 79,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 60,171 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 60,037 miles

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)

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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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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What year was FM51 DXS registered?

FM51 DXS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is FM51 DXS safe to buy?

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