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HF51 DZJ

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,928 mi
Last recorded157,928 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 DZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 157,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 151,440 miles

Both front brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2021 151,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On floor of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,295 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 139,514 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,209 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 135,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 117,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,637 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 108,675 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,377 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 103,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,742 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,158 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 93,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 87,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,283 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,712 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 79,705 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls, and worn slightly on edges.

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,126 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 67,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside registration plate lamp lens missing

Fail 3 Jan 2006 59,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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HF51 DZJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HF51 DZJ, 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 HF51 DZJ registered?

HF51 DZJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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