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KG51 UPL

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 UPL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 133,155 miles

both front bottom arm bushes deteriorated

both front, front arm bushes deteriorated

both reare tyres wearing on inner edge and sidewall scored

drivers seat has cut and has movement in backrest

front pads wearimg low

handbrake lever worn slightly

oil leak on engine

rear discs corroded and wearing thin

underneath covered

Fail 18 Jul 2011 133,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front bottom arm bushes deteriorated

both front, front arm bushes deteriorated

both reare tyres wearing on inner edge and sidewall scored

drivers seat has cut and has movement in backrest

front pads wearimg low

handbrake lever worn slightly

oil leak on engine

rear discs corroded and wearing thin

underneath covered

Fail 12 Jul 2010 125,189 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2010 125,189 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2009 110,978 miles

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

offside front window VERY difficult to operate

Fail 13 Jul 2009 110,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside front window VERY difficult to operate

Fail 10 Mar 2008 99,375 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 99,375 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 79,456 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 79,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,921 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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KG51 UPL is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KG51 UPL, 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 KG51 UPL registered?

KG51 UPL is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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