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MC51 NLR

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 NLR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024
Pass 7 Jul 2023
Pass 30 Jun 2022

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020
Pass 10 Jun 2019
Pass 2 Jul 2018
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,207 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 82,005 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 78,674 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seats laid flat at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,389 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 65,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,208 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on the inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2009 59,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,861 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on the inner edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,784 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,089 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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MC51 NLR is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MC51 NLR, 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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MC51 NLR is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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