MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged not effeting structure of tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Air suspension levelling valve modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dash warning lamp illuminated at start of test but not throughout last part of test or at end.
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Air suspension levelling valve modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dash warning lamp illuminated at start of test but not throughout last part of test or at end.
Dash board indicating possible suspension fault
Handbrake performance could be better for this vehicle type.
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Dash board indicating possible suspension fault
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Even though the brakes met the MOT requirements, I would recommend a handbrake overhaul.
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NV51 ZXL is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 NV51 ZXL, 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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NV51 ZXL is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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