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MM51 UVH

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,459 mi
Last recorded163,459 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 UVH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 163,459 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2022 160,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

PARK BRAKE LEVER HIGH /EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

SOME REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED /BUSHES WORN

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 156,433 miles

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

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

trays/covers obscuring some testable items /brake disc dust covers corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2021 156,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure ALL 4 INNER BOLTS MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure TOP ARM BOLT LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

trays/covers obscuring some testable items /brake disc dust covers corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 155,113 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc dust vovers corroded

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2018 139,600 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 116,009 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 108,011 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 100,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,919 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,715 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 83,715 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,562 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

rear discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 68,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning lamp on

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,917 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 57,917 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,522 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 48,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,467 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

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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MM51 UVH is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MM51 UVH, 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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MM51 UVH is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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