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GX51 JGU

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,650 mi
Last recorded87,650 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 JGU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 87,650 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 87,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,391 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,831 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,045 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,155 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 59,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,910 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 54,893 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,760 miles

centre mirror glass

undertray

Fail 27 Nov 2008 48,760 miles

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

centre mirror glass

undertray

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,339 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 38,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 32,164 miles

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

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

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 JGU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

GX51 JGU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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