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GV51 PCX

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,546 mi
Last recorded110,546 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 PCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 110,546 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,359 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 99,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 94,184 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,728 miles

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

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,616 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,836 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 60,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,208 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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 PCX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 PCX registered?

GV51 PCX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is GV51 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 PCX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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