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GY51 AKK

2001 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,436 mi
Last recorded149,436 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 AKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 149,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 149,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 146,145 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 143,523 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 137,252 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 137,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 125,352 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 125,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 114,880 miles

Rear advises rear sub fram bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 99,782 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 99,782 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,687 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 92,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,035 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,785 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 73,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,960 miles

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

both number plates discolouring

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

rear axle slight oil leak

rear indicators showing white light

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,299 miles

all cv gaiters are perishing

baby seat fitted

brake flexis are perishing

small chips in windscreen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,401 miles

both front outer cv gaiters are perishing

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2005 40,573 miles

all four tyres early signs of perishing

all four tyres have various cuts

both front tyres getting low

both wing mirrors slightly loose

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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GY51 AKK is a 2001 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY51 AKK, 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 GY51 AKK registered?

GY51 AKK is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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