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GP51 YRM

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,078 mi
Last recorded146,078 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 YRM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 146,078 miles

Offside Front headlamp has water droplets inside

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 146,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front headlamp has water droplets inside

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 139,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 134,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 134,208 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 129,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 129,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,722 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 122,722 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,453 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 115,064 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,953 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,547 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,985 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 62,266 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 62,266 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,959 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011
Fail 3 May 2011

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,132 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 37,129 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

park brake low reading on brake testing,it might require adjustment or repair

wiper blades worn

Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

park brake low reading on brake testing,it might require adjustment or repair

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,430 miles

FROMT AND REAR BRAKE DISKS HAVE A COROSION LIP AROUND THE OUTSIDE

Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,274 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 YRM is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GP51 YRM, 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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GP51 YRM is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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