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MF51 XXP

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,772 mi
Last recorded144,772 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 XXP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 144,772 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 144,772 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 127,520 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 127,520 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front tyres wearing shoulders

Fail 22 Sep 2016 114,011 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front tyres wearing shoulders

Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leak

park brake efficiency only just met 16%

rear tyres bald on inner shoulders

Fail 11 Oct 2014 85,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,338 miles

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

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

oil leak

some small chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2013 74,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

oil leak

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2011 63,757 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 58,253 miles

rear indicators faded advise bulb replacement

Pass 5 Sep 2009 53,179 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

movement in lower arm bushes

parking brake efforts just in limits reccomend attention

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,648 miles

front tyres worn

offside rear tyre worn low

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2007 43,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,369 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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MF51 XXP is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol 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 MF51 XXP, 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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What year was MF51 XXP registered?

MF51 XXP is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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