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HG51 GXW

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

216,015 mi
Last recorded216,015 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 GXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 216,015 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 192,538 miles

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

near side rear tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

off side rear tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 177,745 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Sep 2013 171,774 miles

Advise engine oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 164,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 157,010 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

play in steering rack tie rod nearside

Pass 13 Sep 2010 144,961 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 144,958 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 131,096 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 130,447 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 114,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 102,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 81,794 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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HG51 GXW is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG51 GXW, 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 HG51 GXW registered?

HG51 GXW is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is HG51 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 GXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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