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JB51 REY

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,027 mi
Last recorded168,027 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB51 REY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 168,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 141,636 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear led position lamp dull at times

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

headlamp lenses faded

reg plate lights blue in colour

Fail 7 Jan 2019 134,191 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear led position lamp dull at times

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

headlamp lenses faded

reg plate lights blue in colour

Pass 11 Jan 2018 128,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

registration plate lamps blue in colour

Fail 8 Jan 2018 128,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

registration plate lamps blue in colour

Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,162 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 121,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 114,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,680 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,767 miles

advise handbrake efficiency

Pass 20 May 2013 96,881 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 88,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 88,538 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 81,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,688 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,687 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 67,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,572 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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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JB51 REY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JB51 REY, 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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What year was JB51 REY registered?

JB51 REY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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