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N3 GHG

2001 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

167,592 mi
Last recorded167,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 GHG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 167,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 166,420 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 150,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has slight splits

Pass 8 Jun 2023 143,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 130,613 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 130,589 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 123,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 123,487 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 120,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

slight mist of oil sump area

Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal creaks

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 119,681 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated both rear brake disc`s slightly corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal creaks

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

nearside rear slightly wheel seized

accelerator pedal is Insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,169 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake disc`s slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 118,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake disc`s slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 116,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 115,436 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,599 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 28 Aug 2012 108,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 108,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 108,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2011 106,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 104,928 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 104,928 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 103,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 100,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 92,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 92,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 87,552 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 87,552 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 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)

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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N3 GHG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 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 N3 GHG, 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 N3 GHG registered?

N3 GHG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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