MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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