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KF51 VNN

2001 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,109 mi
Last recorded118,109 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 VNN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 118,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 106,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,839 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 88,839 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,213 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

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

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 80,210 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake reaction bush split and has slight play.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

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

Offside front brake reaction bush split and has slight play.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,793 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Aug 2009 70,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 60,035 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,563 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,662 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 42,662 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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KF51 VNN is a 2001 BMW X5 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KF51 VNN, 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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KF51 VNN is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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