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YP51 BHA

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,123 mi
Last recorded192,123 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 BHA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 192,123 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 192,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 179,493 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 179,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 166,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 154,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to flex pipe on upper arm due to age (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to flex pipe on upper arm due to age (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 154,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to flex pipe on upper arm due to age (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to flex pipe on upper arm due to age (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 147,957 miles

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 147,944 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 135,569 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MAJOR OIL LEAK ,,REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 127,359 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FUEL SMELL FROM INSIDE OF CAB ,REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION

MAJOR OIL LEAK ,,REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 119,449 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes covered in greasy compound

Fail 2 Apr 2014 119,449 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes covered in greasy compound

Pass 19 Mar 2013 111,234 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes covered in grease and unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 May 2012 103,952 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 103,754 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2011 91,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 91,600 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,382 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,393 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,916 miles

Due to proposed changes to the MOT relating to No Plates. The No Plates fitted to this vehicle would be a failable item.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,199 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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YP51 BHA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP51 BHA, 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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YP51 BHA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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