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YM51 OHU

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

162,857 mi
Last recorded162,857 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 OHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 162,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 153,407 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 142,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 130,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,457 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 115,939 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front brakes back plates corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,942 miles

vehicle in good condition

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 91,892 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 91,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2010 85,949 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 79,418 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,609 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 66,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2007
Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,954 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
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YM51 OHU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YM51 OHU, 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 YM51 OHU registered?

YM51 OHU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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