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KT51 DFF

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,117 mi
Last recorded115,117 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 DFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,117 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 115,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 114,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,166 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,186 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 108,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,155 miles

Nearside Front mirror head is loose

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner rdges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,809 miles

Front both mi cro cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2016 90,809 miles

Front both mi cro cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,311 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres mccrow cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres mc cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,464 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriated

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in both track rods

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,548 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,453 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2008 37,686 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 33,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 23,115 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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KT51 DFF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KT51 DFF, 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 KT51 DFF registered?

KT51 DFF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KT51 DFF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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