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PE51 MZF

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,446 mi
Last recorded129,446 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 MZF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,446 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 119,911 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre got cut

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

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2017 119,911 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre got cut

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 118,769 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps. beams acceptable but could be much better. (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak appears to be front driveshaft seal. ()

mileage noted as lower this test. possibly km reading last test?

rear exhaust hanger detached at silencer.

rear park brake efforts slow to lock, noisy. advise maintenance.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 133,152 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 133,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 104,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 92,795 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 82,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,524 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,027 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 55,027 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MZF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE51 MZF, 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 MZF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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