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NJ51 WFT

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

238,219 mi
Last recorded238,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 WFT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 238,219 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED AND WORN

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 30 May 2024 233,915 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED

Pass 26 May 2023 233,901 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

NEW COPPER BRAKE SLIGHTLY DAMP NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST

REAR SUBFRAME HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 11 Mar 2022 233,450 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 6 Dec 2017 232,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 227,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 222,555 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

has serious oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 216,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 212,210 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 212,182 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 206,242 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 206,242 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 197,390 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 197,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 189,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 189,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 163,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 147,231 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 124,177 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 124,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 109,188 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 87,513 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front anti roll bar link rod, top rubber gaitor split.

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 WFT is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NJ51 WFT, 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 WFT is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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