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GY51 SWF

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,623 mi
Last recorded183,623 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 183,623 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 183,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 177,399 miles

engine oil leak

nsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge very close to legal limit

osf nsf headlights detoriated

osr tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to limit

Fail 9 Dec 2014 177,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

nsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge very close to legal limit

osf nsf headlights detoriated

osr tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2013 163,479 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 163,479 miles

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 154,853 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 154,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 145,815 miles

osf mirror glass detoriating

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges

osr nsr tyres worn smoothly on inner edge

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2010 138,679 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 138,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

Pass 11 Jan 2010 138,678 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 125,083 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge's

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,321 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2007 54,321 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 101,111 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 86,207 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 SWF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

GY51 SWF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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