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YV51 HAO

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 HAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 144,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 138,818 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 131,886 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexie hose insurcure

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills covered by side steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2019 131,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.182 major gas leak middle section (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake flexie hose insurcure

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills covered by side steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2018 127,261 miles

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 127,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.113 (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) does not face the front both high beam too high (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out side edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,900 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,900 miles

under trays covering under side

Fail 23 Apr 2016 116,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

under trays covering under side

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,478 miles

both front b/pipes covered in grease

n/s/r b/pipe covered in grease

Fail 23 Apr 2013 108,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake back plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake back plate cracked

Pass 1 May 2012 105,866 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,203 miles

all other brake pipes have plastic under trey covering them

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,318 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 97,318 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 91,235 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,235 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,677 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 68,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,940 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YV51 HAO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol 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 YV51 HAO, 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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YV51 HAO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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