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MK51 OPX

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,798 mi
Last recorded216,798 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 216,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upward Facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both Rear Tyres Feathering.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 210,452 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 207,828 miles

both rear tyre bald inner edge

offside front outer cv gaiter pin holed weeping grease

outer sill and under body covers fitted

stone chip to screen

Pass 1 Aug 2017 201,825 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed and weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear seat belt clip inop

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 194,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre rear seatbelt clip inop

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 194,048 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

centre rear seatbelt clip inop

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 184,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 175,519 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 3 Aug 2013 165,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 158,448 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 151,605 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 151,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 143,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 135,986 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 135,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 125,776 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 125,731 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 117,399 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 117,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 95,991 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 OPX 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 75%.

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 OPX, 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 MK51 OPX registered?

MK51 OPX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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