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GP51 YLD

2001 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,932 mi
Last recorded96,932 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 YLD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2024 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edges smooth

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 91,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,671 miles

Headlights cloudy

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arms - Outer dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,862 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 81,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,684 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,830 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,844 miles

Engine under trays fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,681 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,501 miles

E.M.L on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,946 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 45,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,540 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front and n/s/r tyres rubber deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2013 35,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,410 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 34,410 miles

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 32,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,491 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,249 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 28,249 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,817 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,470 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 22,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 19,268 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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GP51 YLD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 GP51 YLD, 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 GP51 YLD registered?

GP51 YLD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for GP51 YLD shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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