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HN51 YJF

2001 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,784 mi
Last recorded163,784 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 YJF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 163,784 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 163,784 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 163,235 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 163,235 miles

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 162,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 162,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 159,010 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 156,049 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2015
Fail 28 Nov 2015

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 127,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 145,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 145,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 143,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 26 May 2012 143,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 132,510 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 119,204 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 109,146 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 94,677 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 94,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 83,427 miles

chips in windscreen in b zone 6mm and 4mm

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 YJF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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