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PO51 FNG

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,173 mi
Last recorded158,173 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 FNG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 158,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 153,490 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 153,465 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 146,209 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 146,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush(front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush(rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 142,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,832 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,284 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 106,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suspension self leveling inoperative

Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,344 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 96,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,801 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2008 180,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 163,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 150,459 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 135,251 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 135,251 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside body

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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PO51 FNG 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 72.2%.

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 PO51 FNG, 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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What year was PO51 FNG registered?

PO51 FNG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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