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J2 RGM

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

113,232 mi
Last recorded113,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 RGM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 113,232 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 105,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 95,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 88,271 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 88,262 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard CATS REMOVED (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 81,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 81,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 80,889 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,016 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 79,010 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,545 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 71,732 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 71,732 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2013 69,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 66,156 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 63,223 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 63,223 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 58,485 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 58,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 56,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,237 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 54,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,284 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 49,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,105 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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J2 RGM is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J2 RGM, 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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J2 RGM is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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