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M44 XMS

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 XMS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022
Pass 16 May 2019
Pass 21 May 2018 163,060 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 153,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 17 May 2016 151,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 143,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside lower sidelight dim

Fail 19 May 2015 143,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside lower sidelight dim

Pass 14 Apr 2014 135,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are wearing a little low

mileage is not illuminated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 124,739 miles

rear differential oil leak

substantial oil leak from the engine

Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,907 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 113,907 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 105,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

off side rear silencer support rubber split

Fail 11 Oct 2010 105,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

off side rear silencer support rubber split

Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,983 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 99,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 92,731 miles

both engine camcovers leaking oil on to exhausts

o/s/r & o/s/f rollbar outer vertical links worn

o/s/r exhaust mount in poor condition

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2008 92,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

both engine camcovers leaking oil on to exhausts

both steering trackrod end balljoint rubber gaiters badly split

o/s/r & o/s/f rollbar outer vertical links worn

o/s/r exhaust mount in poor condition

rear inner brake pads appear very low

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2007 84,356 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front exhaust heat shield damaged and was rubbing on front propshaft

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,386 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 54,531 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 54,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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M44 XMS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M44 XMS, 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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M44 XMS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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