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KS51 BEL

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

264,653 mi
Last recorded264,653 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 BEL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 264,653 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 252,998 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 235,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 229,286 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 229,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure bolt missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 138,940 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 138,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking smell of fuel vapour and slight smoke from engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 132,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 124,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 113,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 104,939 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 104,939 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,313 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 84,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,103 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 74,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,831 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 67,831 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 58,503 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 58,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 43,188 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 431,874 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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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KS51 BEL is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KS51 BEL, 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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KS51 BEL is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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