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YM51 RMX

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,343 mi
Last recorded72,343 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 RMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 72,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,376 miles

Front to rear brake pipes covered by under trays

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

near side rear tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing cords

offside front brake disc cover corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,688 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

near side rear tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing cords

offside front brake disc cover corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake disc cover corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 51,905 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake disc cover corroded

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,871 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2015 50,869 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,919 miles

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

drivers door mirror loose

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2014 49,919 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

drivers door mirror loose

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

offside front brake disc deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres 3 to 4mm tread remaining

near side rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2012 54,229 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres 3 to 4mm tread remaining

near side rear tyre sidewall cracked

rear brake pipes part of both near and off side hoses corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,642 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 43,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,262 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,370 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,571 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 34,571 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,166 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 RMX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM51 RMX, 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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YM51 RMX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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