CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF51 TZB

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,956 mi
Last recorded135,956 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 TZB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 131,506 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 125,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 119,431 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 119,431 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,281 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,715 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 102,065 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 102,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,654 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,527 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,475 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing thin outer edges

both rear tyres wearing thin inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,804 miles

possible power steering leak

slight corrosion front discs

Fail 3 Mar 2011 71,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

possible power steering leak

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,728 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,534 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 61,534 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 48,789 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 48,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,746 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF51 TZB 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF51 TZB, 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

How do I check the history of YF51 TZB?

You can check the full history of YF51 TZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF51 TZB registered?

YF51 TZB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is YF51 TZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF51 TZB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF51 TZB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF51 TZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.