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MM51 XDL

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,896 mi
Last recorded174,896 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 XDL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 174,896 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 174,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward of the two bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 150,120 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 147,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 142,774 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 139,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 134,368 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 112,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,450 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,478 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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MM51 XDL is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XDL, 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 MM51 XDL registered?

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

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