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N44 GBC

2001 BMW X5

Blue Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,935 mi
Last recorded148,935 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 GBC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 148,935 miles

Engine oil leak under the body

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 147,654 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2010 143,399 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2009 127,853 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 127,853 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 111,711 miles

bad lumping from vehicle on accelaration

Fail 21 Jan 2008 111,711 miles

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

bad lumping from vehicle on accelaration

Pass 30 Jan 2007 97,908 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 97,908 miles

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

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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N44 GBC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N44 GBC, 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 N44 GBC registered?

N44 GBC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is N44 GBC safe to buy?

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