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PD51 OWL

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD51 OWL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle , surface corrosion in rear suspension components

slight play in most front suspension and steering components

Fail 9 Mar 2017

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working tail lamp light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle , surface corrosion in rear suspension components

slight play in most front suspension and steering components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 124,209 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

engine bay area damp with fluid/oil

hand brake effort 16% just in limit

most brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake pads worn close to limit with disc faces worn

slight play nearside front outer rear ball joint

slight play offside front and nearside rear antiroll bar linkages

Fail 10 Mar 2016 124,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

engine bay area damp with fluid/oil

hand brake effort 16% just in limit

most brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake pads worn close to limit with disc faces worn

slight play nearside front outer rear ball joint

slight play offside front and nearside rear antiroll bar linkages

Pass 3 Mar 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel smell plastic engine covers fitted

most brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside front c v boot perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2015

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel smell plastic engine covers fitted

most brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside front c v boot perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,213 miles

fuel filter area damp with fluid,engine oil leak,surface corrosion in most brake pipes

Fail 11 Feb 2014 113,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

fuel filter area damp with fluid,engine oil leak,surface corrosion in most brake pipes

mot pre checks engine oil level low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,025 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 107,019 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 7 Feb 2012 99,448 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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)

airbag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,180 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 95,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 89,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 80,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 71,934 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 54,987 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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PD51 OWL is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PD51 OWL, 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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PD51 OWL is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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