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GY51 OUD

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,501 mi
Last recorded178,501 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 OUD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 178,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 171,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 163,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 158,184 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 152,125 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 148,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 140,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 140,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 125,304 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 118,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 110,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 102,241 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,996 miles

Driver's seat belt is reluctant to retract.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,497 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 86,497 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,657 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Sep 2011 776,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,044 miles

drivers door mirror loose just acceptable.

engine oil level on minimum.

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge recommend replacement.

Fail 28 Aug 2010 66,762 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

brake warning light on.

drivers door mirror loose just acceptable.

engine oil level on minimum.

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge recommend replacement.

noise from front suspension recommend further investigation.

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,321 miles

Offside Rear 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 17 Aug 2009 55,321 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 11 Aug 2008 51,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,510 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 46,510 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 40,947 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

parking brake on minimum limit (16%)

rear registration plate deteriorated near to limit - replace soon

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2006 40,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake just passed at 16%

rear number plate deteriorated near to limit

sill covers and covers front to rear fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2005 35,098 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to disfigure.

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 OUD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUD, 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 OUD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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