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GY51 DFC

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,044 mi
Last recorded139,044 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 139,044 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 139,044 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 133,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,843 miles

BOTH door mirrors are slightly insecure

Engine appears to have a bad oil leak(s)

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

Headlamp covers are deteriorating

Link rod joints on the front O/S N/S height / level sensors are in a poor condition

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 129,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH door mirrors are slightly insecure

Engine appears to have a bad oil leak(s)

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

Headlamp covers are deteriorating

Link rod joints on the front O/S N/S height / level sensors are in a poor condition

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,729 miles

Engine seems to have quite a serious oil leak. ( underside wet and dripping )

Headlamps are quite badly deteriorated.

Offside and nearside front lower front suspension arms inner mounting bushes are deteriorating.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 124,717 miles

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

Engine seems to have quite a serious oil leak. ( underside wet and dripping )

Headlamps are quite badly deteriorated.

Offside and nearside front lower front suspension arms inner mounting bushes are deteriorating.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,375 miles

The engine is loosing oil!

The n/s front drive shaft gaiter is weaping to the limit

Pass 23 Jul 2012 113,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 113,262 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 109,057 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 108,926 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 104,738 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 99,903 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,114 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 88,898 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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GY51 DFC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DFC, 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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GY51 DFC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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