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YM51 RXU

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,187 mi
Last recorded126,187 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 RXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 126,187 miles

Central full length undertrays fitted under veichle cant see all testable items

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Passenger grab handle defective (9.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 120,302 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 120,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,722 miles

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

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,398 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak on Engine

Oil leak on rear diff

Fail 7 Dec 2020 118,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak on Engine

Oil leak on rear diff

Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm inner mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 117,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm inner mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,967 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 115,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,935 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,877 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,698 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,058 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 62,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,883 miles

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

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

advise rear brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2010 53,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,489 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)

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,905 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,682 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 14,455 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 RXU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

YM51 RXU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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