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FX51 KBR

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,782 mi
Last recorded183,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KBR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 183,782 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 178,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 178,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 172,173 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 172,168 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 167,174 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2010 167,172 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2010 167,096 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

rear disks slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 158,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 145,201 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 156,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 154,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2007 154,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2006 147,001 miles

all 4 tyres just on limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 145,577 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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FX51 KBR is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX51 KBR, 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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FX51 KBR is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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