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MD51 ATF

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,519 mi
Last recorded95,519 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 ATF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 95,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 95,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 92,692 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay under shields wet with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 92,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread perished and split open exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, perished and splitting, worn smooth on inner edge, cuts in tread. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished and split. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay under shields wet with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3.5mm, perished and splitting, worn smooth inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting, cut, worn low on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Strong Advise. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside and centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 92,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3.5mm, perished and splitting, worn smooth inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting, cut, worn low on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Strong Advise. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside and centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 92,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,567 miles

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 10 Aug 2016 91,321 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,646 miles

handbrake performance just meets mot standards

Fail 27 Aug 2015 88,563 miles

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

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

handbrake performance just meets mot standards

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,109 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 85,107 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,455 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge but not to excess

Fail 4 Sep 2012 77,453 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge but not to excess

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,384 miles

front brake discs starting to pitt

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,679 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,575 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 39,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,141 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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MD51 ATF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MD51 ATF, 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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MD51 ATF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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