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R13 RLS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,009 mi
Last recorded109,009 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 RLS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 109,009 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 109,009 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 104,484 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 104,484 miles

Nearside Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn edges

Fail 14 Dec 2010 97,571 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn edges

Pass 12 Dec 2009 84,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 74,547 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 74,546 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 63,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,500 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 52,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 45,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,012 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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R13 RLS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R13 RLS, 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 R13 RLS registered?

R13 RLS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is R13 RLS safe to buy?

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