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HY51 UBJ

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,423 mi
Last recorded183,423 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 UBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 183,423 miles

Both front head lamps poor image

Front and rear brake discs are corroded

Off side front tyre wall poor

Fail 21 Jan 2019 183,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction with position lamp. (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Flickering when turned on. Aftermarket light units fitted. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Unable to connect stalk catch to belt hook. Stalk catch jammed. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket non HID lamp fitted with aftermarket HID kit. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. 315/35R20 110W. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction with position lamp. (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Flickering when turned on. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket non HID lamp fitted with aftermarket HID kit. (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine warning light on. Recommend inspection and repair.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre If punctured in unrepairable area. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper subframe mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. 275/40R20 106W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 177,089 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2018 177,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2016 171,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 165,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 152,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 144,817 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F window regulator faulty window stuck down

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 144,817 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F window regulator faulty window stuck down

Pass 10 Nov 2011 137,407 miles

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

nearside rear tyre worn low on both edges of tread

Pass 16 Nov 2010 125,705 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn.

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack end.

strongly advise both front tyres becoming devoid (bald) on outer edges.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 113,603 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf fog lamp inop

Pass 29 Oct 2009 113,603 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf fog lamp inop

Pass 23 Sep 2008 102,822 miles

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

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

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

front & rear no plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2008 102,822 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear no plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2007 93,529 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 93,529 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 93,462 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 83,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 83,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 71,571 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 71,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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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HY51 UBJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HY51 UBJ, 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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HY51 UBJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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