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GL51 EEM

2001 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,962 mi
Last recorded121,962 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 EEM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 121,962 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 121,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 106,031 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 89,734 miles

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

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 EEM is a 2001 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EEM, 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 GL51 EEM registered?

GL51 EEM is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is GL51 EEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 EEM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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