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KB51 CDU

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,027 mi
Last recorded148,027 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 CDU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 148,027 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 141,931 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 141,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 135,996 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 123,611 miles

O/S/F brake back plate deteriorated.

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges.

Slight play in both front inner tie rods.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 123,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/S/F brake back plate deteriorated.

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges.

Rear brake pads and discs worn low.

Slight play in both front inner tie rods.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear sub-frames. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 110,796 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear sub-frames. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,525 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,454 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,063 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 82,222 miles

rear tyres tread depths getting low on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2007 77,272 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,970 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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KB51 CDU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KB51 CDU, 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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KB51 CDU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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