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GU51 UGV

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,049 mi
Last recorded143,049 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 UGV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 143,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 138,674 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 134,351 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn not forward arm, of front but rear attached to stub axle.As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake backplates missing.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,891 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 117,363 miles

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

slight stiffness from steering uj ?

various suspension rubber bushes deteriorating front and rear

Fail 31 Aug 2016 117,363 miles

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

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

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

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

slight stiffness from steering uj ?

various suspension rubber bushes deteriorating front and rear

Fail 31 May 2016 117,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,168 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 94,383 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 94,383 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,889 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,099 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 88,099 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,013 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,487 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 82,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,903 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,947 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 59,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,340 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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GU51 UGV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU51 UGV, 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 GU51 UGV registered?

GU51 UGV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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