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HV51 MYG

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

237,715 mi
Last recorded237,715 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 MYG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 237,715 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 237,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 226,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 212,596 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 212,596 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 212,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 210,686 miles

front and rear pads very low

Fail 21 Feb 2018 210,686 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear pads very low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 201,259 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 189,353 miles

Centre PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET 17%

Pass 26 Feb 2015 180,164 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 169,973 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 150,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 138,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 133,576 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2010 133,536 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside 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)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,037 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 110,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 109,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 95,457 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 55,562 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HV51 MYG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV51 MYG, 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 HV51 MYG registered?

HV51 MYG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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