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HW51 ABU

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,091 mi
Last recorded127,091 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 ABU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 127,091 miles

steering stiff

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,117 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 116,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 106,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,916 miles

Brake pads low all round

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,604 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 95,604 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,200 miles

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 87,927 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,239 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 71,741 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 71,741 miles

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

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

pads appear low!

Pass 25 Jul 2009 63,167 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 54,897 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,659 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,570 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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HW51 ABU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HW51 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW51 ABU registered?

HW51 ABU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is HW51 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 ABU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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