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YE51 GBY

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,019 mi
Last recorded115,019 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 GBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,019 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 115,011 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,104 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

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

upper brakelight not working

Fail 23 Oct 2017 97,103 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,114 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Upper stop lamp removed

Fail 26 Oct 2016 87,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Upper stop lamp removed

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Park brake on the limit 16%

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Upper stop lamp removed

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,641 miles

Nearside front wiper blade worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,814 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 67,154 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,699 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 62,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,429 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,429 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,326 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 52,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre perrished

off side front tyre perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,099 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 48,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,210 miles

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

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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YE51 GBY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol 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 YE51 GBY, 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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YE51 GBY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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