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R111 SKX

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 SKX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 108,591 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 106,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 105,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 105,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 103,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear nearside and offside tyre wearing on the edges

inner steering arms have slight movement

Pass 8 Mar 2018 102,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,697 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,536 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,607 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 78,554 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,554 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 60,030 miles

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

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)

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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R111 SKX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R111 SKX, 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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R111 SKX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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