MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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