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KS51 YBN

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,653 mi
Last recorded157,653 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YBN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 157,653 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 157,642 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 151,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 144,535 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 136,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,673 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 122,048 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside steering rack boot contaminated with oil

Pass 19 Apr 2011 113,083 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 113,049 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,263 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,488 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 86,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,482 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 74,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 66,787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 57,872 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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KS51 YBN is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS51 YBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS51 YBN registered?

KS51 YBN is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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