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GF51 VNC

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,117 mi
Last recorded181,117 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 VNC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 181,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on floor above rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 180,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 178,696 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of running under inflated

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 178,696 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of running under inflated

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 176,303 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 176,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 174,071 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 174,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 171,291 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated with slight leak of exhaust gases.

offside rear tyre worn inside edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 169,316 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 164,097 miles

50% of high level brake light led's not working

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 164,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

50% of high level brake light led's not working

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 155,914 miles

50% of high level brake light led,s not working

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 142,828 miles

50% of rear centre brake light leds not working

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

n/s number plate light cover missing bulb exposed

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 7 Oct 2009 142,828 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

50% of rear centre brake light leds not working

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s number plate light cover missing bulb exposed

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Oct 2008 127,037 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,889 miles

Off side front tyre worn on edges.

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

Offside front tie rod end ball joint gaitor split.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,652 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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GF51 VNC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF51 VNC, 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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GF51 VNC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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