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MA51 RFL

2001 BMW X5

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,987 mi
Last recorded161,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 RFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 161,987 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 151,194 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 151,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 147,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 141,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 130,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 123,337 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 116,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 109,044 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 100,543 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 100,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 95,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 82,730 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 76,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 55,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 RFL is a 2001 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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