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JIG 1634

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

173,775 mi
Last recorded173,775 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 1634
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 173,775 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 173,773 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 169,749 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 169,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 166,587 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The vehicle has only just past the minimum park brake efficiency

manfuacturers underside shields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle ,inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 166,587 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The vehicle has only just past the minimum park brake efficiency

manfuacturers underside shields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle ,inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 160,421 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side and off side front,only some of the pipe is visable due to plastic shields (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipes damp

underside shields,engine shields,sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

vehicle only just passed park brake efficiency

Fail 24 Apr 2017 160,419 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt jammed in closed position (5.2.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side and off side front,only some of the pipe is visable due to plastic shields (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipes damp

underside shields,engine shields,sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

vehicle only just passed park brake efficiency

Pass 20 Apr 2016 153,223 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s heavily deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

engine has oil leak

n/s o/s front beam image deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge close to canvas

o/s/r axillary side light not working

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arm mounts corroded

wipers leaving slight smears

Fail 20 Apr 2016 153,223 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s heavily deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

engine has oil leak

n/s o/s front beam image deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge close to canvas

o/s/r axillary side light not working

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arm mounts corroded

wipers leaving slight smears

Fail 17 Apr 2015 137,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f outer cv gaiter greasy

Pass 17 Apr 2015 137,307 miles

o/s/f outer cv gaiter greasy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 118,598 miles

Engine management light on

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

NSF tyre sidewall deteriorated

NSF tyre worn inner and outer edges

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 118,597 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Engine management light on

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

NSF tyre sidewall deteriorated

NSF tyre worn inner and outer edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 104,836 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 104,836 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 101,174 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 101,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 95,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,357 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 91,357 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,859 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 85,589 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear sidelight brighter than offside

Pass 26 Apr 2008 79,902 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 79,877 miles

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

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

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

front propshaft scored

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,462 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 74,266 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,482 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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JIG 1634 is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 JIG 1634, 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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JIG 1634 is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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