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PE51 EEV

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,043 mi
Last recorded154,043 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 EEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 154,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 153,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear position lamp 50% working

Pass 12 Oct 2017 144,375 miles

park brake effort just met17% minimum 16%

very slight smell of diesel/engine covers and under trays fitted no allowing access to all fuel system

Pass 23 Sep 2016 134,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres misshaped

brake pipes and suspension components covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted obscuring vision of component's

Fail 22 Sep 2016 134,513 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres misshaped

brake pipes and suspension components covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted obscuring vision of component's

Pass 14 Oct 2015 127,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

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

brake pipes and suspension components covered in under seal not allowing full inspection

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 13 Oct 2015 127,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/50/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

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

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

brake pipes and suspension components covered in under seal not allowing full inspection

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,129 miles

both side rear tyre uneven wear on inner side of wheel

Fail 29 Sep 2014 122,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both side rear tyre uneven wear on inner side of wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2013 117,087 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 112,892 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 112,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 106,867 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,463 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 99,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,453 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 80,109 miles

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

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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PE51 EEV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PE51 EEV, 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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PE51 EEV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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