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PL51 NXJ

2001 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,552 mi
Last recorded167,552 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 NXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 167,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2012 157,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 157,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 151,211 miles

both front tyres perished on inside walls

Fail 9 Jun 2011 151,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres perished on inside walls

Pass 13 May 2010 142,028 miles

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

cv grease around both front cv gaitors

Pass 19 May 2009 129,794 miles

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

nearside front door mirror outer casing slightly insecure

Fail 15 May 2009 129,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front door mirror outer casing slightly insecure

Pass 8 May 2008 106,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 102,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 82,750 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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PL51 NXJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL51 NXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL51 NXJ registered?

PL51 NXJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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