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MU51 WGX

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,495 mi
Last recorded154,495 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 154,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017
Fail 14 Aug 2017

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 142,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays ,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Fail 22 Aug 2016 142,599 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays ,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 7 Aug 2015 136,914 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 136,914 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,897 miles

back plate missing from offside front brake disc.

incorrect bulb fitted to nearside rear upper position lamp.

nearside front anti-roll drop link boot deteriorated.

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated.

parking brake efficiency 16%.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 132,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

back plate missing from offside front brake disc.

incorrect bulb fitted to nearside rear upper position lamp.

nearside front anti-roll drop link boot deteriorated.

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 124,771 miles

O/S Diff oil seal slight leak

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 124,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S Diff oil seal slight leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 119,701 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 116,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

nearside front tyre edges scrubbed

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres inner edge scrubbed

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2010 85,228 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres inner edge scrubbed

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads approx 50 percent worn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 25 Mar 2008 71,191 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,277 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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MU51 WGX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MU51 WGX, 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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MU51 WGX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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