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K6 BKU

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,125 mi
Last recorded130,125 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 BKU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,125 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 130,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 121,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 116,879 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 116,879 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 Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 111,988 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,249 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,221 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 89,564 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,682 miles

both rear flexys, brake pipe parts corroded

nearside rear tail lights, 1 bulb out

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2009 79,682 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear flexys, brake pipe parts corroded

nearside rear tail lights, 1 bulb out

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,493 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,711 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 57,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,522 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 50,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K6 BKU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 K6 BKU, 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 K6 BKU registered?

K6 BKU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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