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GV51 FEJ

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,629 mi
Last recorded114,629 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,629 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 114,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 109,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,269 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 102,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,545 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,527 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,550 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,089 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,089 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 39,330 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 39,330 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,352 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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GV51 FEJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV51 FEJ, 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 GV51 FEJ registered?

GV51 FEJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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