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KW51 BWD

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022
Fail 16 Jul 2022

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 107,829 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 102,407 miles

Front to rear brake pipes unchecked because of covers

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,431 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,005 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 85,154 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,665 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 139,373 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 136,905 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 136,905 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 126,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 114,093 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 113,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 103,624 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 94,387 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 84,707 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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KW51 BWD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BWD, 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 BWD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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