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FY51 URZ

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,452 mi
Last recorded170,452 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 URZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 170,452 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 160,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 148,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 136,866 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 126,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 113,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2011 113,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 111,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 103,395 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 94,614 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2007 88,359 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,358 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 79,325 miles

advise reg plate covers insecure but light out put & function not impaired

advise slight play in o/s/r anti-roll end link

Fail 28 Oct 2006 79,142 miles

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

advise slight play in o/s/r anti-roll end link

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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FY51 URZ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY51 URZ, 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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FY51 URZ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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