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R3 EBX

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 EBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019
Fail 7 Jun 2019 160,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 164,974 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 164,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 159,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 144,260 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 141,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 141,314 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 131,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advanced corrosion to both rear brake discs

both rear subframe mounting bushes worn

os front tyre worn to legal limit on both edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight wear to inner edge of ns front tyre and some damage to outer sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2013 131,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advanced corrosion to both rear brake discs

both rear subframe mounting bushes worn

os front tyre worn to legal limit on both edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight wear to inner edge of ns front tyre and some damage to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2012 124,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

ns door mirror glass broken

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

Fail 3 Apr 2012 124,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

ns door mirror glass broken

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some corrosion to edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2011 117,459 miles

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)

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 117,455 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,761 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken causing a reduction in the view to the rear

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 100,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside mirror glass broken causing a reduction in the view to the rear

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 90,424 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,619 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006
Fail 28 Feb 2006

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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R3 EBX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R3 EBX, 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 R3 EBX registered?

R3 EBX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for R3 EBX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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