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GV51 NXO

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 NXO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,167 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,625 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,889 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2012 78,834 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2011 74,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Fail 12 Nov 2011 74,442 miles

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Fail 29 Nov 2010 67,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear sidelamp lower bulb not working

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear sidelamp lower bulb not working

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,063 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 62,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,711 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 59,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,587 miles

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

all tyres wearing slightly low centre tread areas

Fail 7 Nov 2007 48,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 42,635 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 43,485 miles

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

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing uneven lower in centre tread (over inflation ?)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 37,160 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 NXO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GV51 NXO, 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 NXO registered?

GV51 NXO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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