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MJ51 EZP

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,626 mi
Last recorded155,626 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 EZP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 155,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2020 155,622 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 152,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Retaining Clip Missing on Brake Caliper

Pass 22 Aug 2016 145,864 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

hand brake slightly low need repair or adjustment

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 133,084 miles

All four discs worn and pitted

All four tyres worn

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 125,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 116,806 miles

Centre stop light 50% working

Fail 2 Nov 2011 116,802 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Centre stop light 50% working

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 107,793 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2010 107,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2009 99,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,934 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,308 miles

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)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 64,523 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 64,523 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 51,748 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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MJ51 EZP is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ51 EZP, 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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MJ51 EZP is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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