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GX51 GXJ

2001 BMW X5

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,878 mi
Last recorded179,878 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 GXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 179,878 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 179,398 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 173,147 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 169,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 168,279 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 167,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 165,922 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 159,419 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 152,017 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 144,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 137,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 129,240 miles

small chips on windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2010 120,879 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

warning lamp on on dash

Fail 9 Dec 2010 120,878 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

warning lamp on on dash

Pass 30 Dec 2009 111,413 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 111,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 102,583 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 94,793 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 94,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 81,787 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 81,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 58,506 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 GXJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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