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WX51 BMU

2001 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,001 mi
Last recorded3,001 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 BMU
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 3,001 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside inner cv joint worn

Fail 25 Nov 2013 2,921 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside inner cv joint worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 24,549 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Visual inspection only for diesel emissions, exhaust pipe to small for probe

Fail 28 Nov 2012 24,420 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Visual inspection only for diesel emissions, exhaust pipe to small for probe

Pass 6 Dec 2011 190,170 miles

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

Offside front brake slight drag

Ozone cracking on all tyres

Unable to do diesel exhaust emissions outlet pipe to small for machine, visual check carried out all ok.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 19,096 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake slight drag

Ozone cracking on all tyres

Unable to do diesel exhaust emissions outlet pipe to small for machine, visual check carried out all ok.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 14,070 miles

Battery insecure

nearside and offside rear tyres perished /inner side wall areas.

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 14,069 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Battery insecure

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/inner side wall areas.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 14,042 miles

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

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake warning light flashing on dash.

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/inner side wall areas.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 13,975 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,868 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,666 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 10,723 miles

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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WX51 BMU is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 27,062 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 Aixam 500 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX51 BMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX51 BMU registered?

WX51 BMU is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is WX51 BMU safe to buy?

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