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FN51 FEF

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,022 mi
Last recorded130,022 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FEF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 130,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 121,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 114,115 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 107,309 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has cut at outer wall.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 107,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre has cut at outer wall.

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,043 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 91,459 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 83,344 miles

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

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

n/s wiper not fully efficient

o/s wing mirror slightly obscure

Pass 1 May 2008 69,026 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 69,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,870 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 64,870 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 47,459 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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FN51 FEF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN51 FEF, 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 FN51 FEF registered?

FN51 FEF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is FN51 FEF safe to buy?

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