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MA51 DWG

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,092 mi
Last recorded159,092 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DWG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 159,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at rear corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside deivers door mirror glass delaminated on limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres wearing on inner shoulders

engine oil leaks

rear diff oil leaks

various suspension bushes on rear suspension worn and perished but not resulting in exsesive movement

Fail 21 Sep 2018 159,091 miles

Exhaust system insecure hangers corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at rear corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside deivers door mirror glass delaminated on limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres wearing on inner shoulders

engine oil leaks

rear diff oil leaks

various suspension bushes on rear suspension worn and perished but not resulting in exsesive movement

Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner edge 285/45ZR19 111W (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension joint rust stain but no movement found

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

Oil leak n/s engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle damp

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 112,653 miles

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

Under body panels obscuring some components

some rear brake pipes greased over

Fail 15 Aug 2016 112,649 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of brake hose corroded but obscured by plastic trim (3.6.B.2c)

Under body panels obscuring some components

some rear brake pipes greased over

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,105 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 92,105 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

unable to clearly see rear inner brake pads

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,832 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 86,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,686 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,433 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 60,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 52,799 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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MA51 DWG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA51 DWG, 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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MA51 DWG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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