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HY51 UDG

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

193,749 mi
Last recorded193,749 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 UDG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 193,749 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 189,546 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 179,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 179,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed headlamp (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective lever broken off sensor (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing outer calliper clip missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 165,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 155,874 miles

all tyres close to legal limit-oil leak-n/s/f cv boot greased but no hole visible-both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 146,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 146,851 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 139,674 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 131,410 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 125,131 miles

front suspension arm bushes play

front tyres worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 121,032 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 113,100 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 112,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 103,735 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 103,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 92,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 79,181 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 79,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UDG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY51 UDG, 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 UDG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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