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X501 XPL

2000 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,508 mi
Last recorded85,508 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW X593,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 XPL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,508 miles

Rear wwasher not squirting any water on screen

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,799 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 79,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 69,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,647 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 64,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,189 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 58,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 49,236 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 49,234 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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X501 XPL is a 2000 BMW X5 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 93,162 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 X501 XPL, 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 26 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 X501 XPL registered?

X501 XPL is a 2000 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X501 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 XPL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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