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GL51 AKF

2001 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 AKF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 128,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All arm's inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,527 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,806 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,448 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,118 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 79,117 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,488 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Aug 2011 71,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2009 62,075 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 62,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,783 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 47,612 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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GL51 AKF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL51 AKF, 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 GL51 AKF registered?

GL51 AKF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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