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KW51 AAV

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,029 mi
Last recorded188,029 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 AAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2021 188,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 183,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 178,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 171,346 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 165,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 157,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 148,402 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 148,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 140,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 140,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 132,207 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 125,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 117,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 107,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 96,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 89,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front wiper smearing lightly

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 89,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front wiper smearing lightly

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,936 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 79,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,703 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 67,815 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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KW51 AAV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KW51 AAV, 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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KW51 AAV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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