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MF51 XZU

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,242 mi
Last recorded176,242 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 XZU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 176,242 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside numbed plate lump not working

Pass 18 Jun 2019 158,999 miles

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Front o/s brake flexible not in its grommet and chaffing

Front seat belts slow to retract

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in the rear o/s suspension

Fail 13 Jun 2019 158,998 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Loosing vacuum with the engine switched off (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub frame, all mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Front o/s brake flexible not in its grommet and chaffing

Front seat belts slow to retract

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in the rear o/s suspension

o/s mirror slightly loose

Pass 21 Jul 2017 147,400 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

front brake discs worn thin

headlamp glasses deteriorated output reduced

low output from o/s/f sidelamp,bulb deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 147,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage down to cords (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

front brake discs worn thin

headlamp glasses deteriorated output reduced

low output from o/s/f sidelamp,bulb deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 126,171 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 110,228 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 108,394 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,791 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 102,791 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,372 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall is damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2010
Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,409 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 73,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 69,087 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,995 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 64,894 miles

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

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

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

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 XZU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF51 XZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF51 XZU registered?

MF51 XZU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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