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HN51 RTV

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,720 mi
Last recorded169,720 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 RTV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 169,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 168,450 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 160,891 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 160,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 141,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 120,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 100,349 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 100,339 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 80,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,848 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 60,159 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 46,025 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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HN51 RTV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HN51 RTV, 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 HN51 RTV registered?

HN51 RTV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is HN51 RTV safe to buy?

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