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GF51 XJU

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,334 mi
Last recorded152,334 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 XJU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 152,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 152,330 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front pads getting low

engine warning light on dash

Fail 27 Oct 2016 152,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise front pads getting low

engine warning light on dash

Pass 5 Jun 2015 147,206 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Jun 2014 147,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 145,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

e/m light on

Pass 27 Apr 2013 145,010 miles

e/m light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 139,666 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 134,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 118,110 miles

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

advise slight play in nearside steering rack drum stick

Pass 28 Oct 2008 98,606 miles

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

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

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

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,814 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,616 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2005 51,728 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 XJU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF51 XJU, 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 GF51 XJU registered?

GF51 XJU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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