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MJ51 XGC

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,372 mi
Last recorded159,372 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 XGC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 159,372 miles

oil leak

play in steering/ suspension

Fail 5 Dec 2014 159,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

bad oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres close to leagal, n/s/f tyre needs replacing now

nsf and osf seatbelt have weak inertia

o/s/f lower raer ball joinjt slight play

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2013 153,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 153,591 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 144,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 144,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 132,009 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 123,135 miles

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

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

engine managrmrnt warning lamp on

oil level just above minimum

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 110,107 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 110,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 96,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 96,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,185 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 85,130 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 68,691 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)

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 XGC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ51 XGC, 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 XGC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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