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HV51 YRY

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

196,410 mi
Last recorded196,410 miles
Recorded on12 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YRY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2019 196,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 196,399 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 186,589 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 186,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 179,722 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear on edges of tread

exhaust smoke content is high

handbrake effort is low

Fail 23 Mar 2017 179,653 miles

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

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

both front tyres slight wear on edges of tread

exhaust smoke content is high

handbrake effort is low

Pass 7 Apr 2016 171,347 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp output is poor and beam image is faded- but meets mot reqs.

handbrake effort is low

Fail 6 Apr 2016 171,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp output is poor and beam image is faded- but meets mot reqs.

handbrake effort is low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 167,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs has corrosion

front brake pads worn and on limit

handbrake lazy

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriated and effect beam image output and on limit

o/s front anti roll bar drop link has slight movement

Pass 1 Mar 2014 163,384 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 163,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 163,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 154,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 145,751 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 145,750 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 132,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 108,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 93,072 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 93,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,412 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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HV51 YRY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HV51 YRY, 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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HV51 YRY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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