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MA51 RAX

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

152,637 mi
Last recorded152,637 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 RAX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 152,637 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing inbetween tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn alot more than offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc backplates corroded

unable to inspect brake pipes due to being greased

Fail 23 Nov 2020 152,626 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing inbetween tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn alot more than offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc backplates corroded

unable to inspect brake pipes due to being greased

Pass 28 May 2019 150,938 miles

both front side light bulbs dim

both front track control arm bushes showing wear

inner and outer sill covers fitted

reversing aide sensors slightly obscuring rear reg plate

some heavy corrosion apparent rear subframe area

Pass 10 May 2018 146,118 miles

head lamp pattern weak

rear heat shield loose

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 140,305 miles

n/s rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 May 2016 138,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 138,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 136,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 131,485 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 131,482 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Front brake heat shields corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/Rear tyre inside shoulder & wall worn & damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2013 127,022 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 127,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 122,412 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 122,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 120,412 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 120,412 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 118,480 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 107,742 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 107,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 88,275 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 88,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,990 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 70,990 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 70,322 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,505 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 57,505 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RAX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MA51 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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