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KJ51 MHU

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,610 mi
Last recorded180,610 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 MHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 180,610 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 180,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 180,309 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 179,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 170,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 161,113 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 148,233 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 141,785 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 141,372 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Both rear Tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2012 130,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 118,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,556 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 98,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 89,073 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing excessively on inner edge and deep cut in tyre recommend attention

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Sep 2008 89,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing excessively on inner edge and deep cut in tyre recommend attention

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2007 78,767 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 78,767 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 54,647 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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KJ51 MHU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KJ51 MHU, 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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KJ51 MHU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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