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NJ51 HHF

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,717 mi
Last recorded171,717 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 HHF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 171,717 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 171,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 255/50/R20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 163,864 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 163,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 162,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 152,056 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 151,745 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 138,283 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 138,251 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 127,654 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2013 127,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 111,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 111,172 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 94,873 miles

osf brakr pipe corroded nsr hand brake

Pass 10 Mar 2010 83,719 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,186 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,001 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,001 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 57,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 50,887 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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NJ51 HHF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 NJ51 HHF, 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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NJ51 HHF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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