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GV51 UTL

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,702 mi
Last recorded69,702 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UTL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 69,702 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,838 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 64,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 59,980 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 58,680 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,327 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,468 miles

near side rear veiw mirror missing

Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear veiw mirror missing

Pass 1 Dec 2012 56,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 53,997 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 51,673 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 39,857 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 39,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,082 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 UTL is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTL, 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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GV51 UTL is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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