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GX51 EAW

2001 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,349 mi
Last recorded190,349 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EAW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 190,349 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both Sides (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 190,349 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both Sides (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 188,299 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2020 188,271 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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2019 184,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 181,282 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 180,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake effort only just met min requirements

Pass 15 Aug 2016 176,179 miles

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

handbrake effort only just met min requirement

Pass 22 May 2015 170,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 162,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 23 May 2013 153,298 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 145,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 145,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2011 136,361 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 136,361 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 130,650 miles

slight misting of diesel on under tray, no vissable leaks

Fail 28 May 2010 130,631 miles

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

slight misting of diesel on under tray, no vissable leaks

Pass 10 Nov 2009 127,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 116,616 miles

engine oily

offside front tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2007 102,957 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 92,045 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 92,045 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 92,045 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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GX51 EAW is a 2001 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GX51 EAW, 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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GX51 EAW is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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