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MK51 KJY

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,618 mi
Last recorded167,618 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 KJY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 167,618 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 160,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 160,783 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected caliper leaking (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 154,427 miles

Rear slight play in drop links

Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,134 miles

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 127,898 miles

Hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,185 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 119,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 110,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 104,646 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 104,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,258 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,626 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,615 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 66,571 miles

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

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

suspension sensor attachment broken

Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 44,474 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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MK51 KJY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK51 KJY, 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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MK51 KJY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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