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GF51 YNV

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,660 mi
Last recorded153,660 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YNV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 153,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres starting to get low on the inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2010 137,124 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 137,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2009 116,742 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 116,742 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 108,615 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 108,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 98,589 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s & o/s front bottom arm inner bushes showing early signs of wear.

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 YNV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNV, 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 GF51 YNV registered?

GF51 YNV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is GF51 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 YNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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