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GX51 FMZ

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,856 mi
Last recorded173,856 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 173,856 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 173,856 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 165,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 155,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 145,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exspaion bottle loose

Pass 29 Jun 2013 132,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 May 2012 122,583 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Non obligatory mirror insecure

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2012 122,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Non obligatory mirror insecure

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 110,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Non-obligatory mirror mounting loose

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2010 97,950 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 97,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 86,980 miles

front brake discs corroding

offside parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 11 May 2009 86,980 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroding

offside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,902 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 86,840 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 75,662 miles

Both rear tyres worn at inner edges.STRONG ADVISE.

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

Off side door mirror slightly insecure.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 71,045 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 70,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,673 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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GX51 FMZ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX51 FMZ, 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 GX51 FMZ registered?

GX51 FMZ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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