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KW51 AMO

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,210 mi
Last recorded151,210 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 AMO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 151,210 miles

front brake pipes corroding

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2022 148,220 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 17 Nov 2022 148,220 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 145,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 142,478 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,331 miles

both front tyres

nsf ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,379 miles

engine oil leak

nsr tyre worn and cracking

osf inner rack arm

osf tyre worn and cracking

osr tyre worn and cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2017 133,156 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

both rear brake discs lipped

heat shield loose

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

traction control light on

Fail 6 Nov 2017 133,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush and bolt missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres cracking

both rear brake discs lipped

heat shield loose

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 2 Nov 2016 130,145 miles

nsf cv boot

nsr tyre

rear brake pads low

rear wiper

Pass 14 Sep 2015 123,932 miles

front pads

nsr tyre

rear pads

Pass 22 Oct 2014 118,148 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 118,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,968 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2012 107,179 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,085 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2011 104,084 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,693 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,541 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 77,425 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,688 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,060 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2005 51,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 AMO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AMO, 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 KW51 AMO registered?

KW51 AMO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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