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HN51 WVC

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,895 mi
Last recorded135,895 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 WVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 135,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Offside Front suspension ride height sensor broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 129,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension height sensor broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension height sensor broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 116,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 111,541 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 4 Sep 2013 111,541 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,967 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 105,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 99,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,267 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 92,267 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,126 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 85,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,152 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,521 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,632 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 60,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 49,660 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 WVC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HN51 WVC, 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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HN51 WVC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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