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YV51 RKE

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,059 mi
Last recorded158,059 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 RKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 158,059 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 151,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 140,974 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 129,431 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,649 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 116,021 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork,trim lense damage around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front tyres outside tyre wear.

Front,rear brake discs lipped.

Nearside Front 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 3mm tread approx.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear tyres inside tyre wear,nearside rear tyre low tread.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 116,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork,trim lense damage around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front tyres outside tyre wear.

Front,rear brake discs lipped.

Nearside Front 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 3mm tread approx.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear tyres inside tyre wear,nearside rear tyre low tread.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 108,476 miles

Both front tyres inside tyre wear,All tyres run flat damage strong advise.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake pads seem low discs lipped,rear inner pads seem low advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Front suspension arm bushes cracking.

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

Oil leak

Oil leak advise steam clean of engine/covers.

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 108,476 miles

Both front tyres inside tyre wear,All tyres run flat damage strong advise.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake pads seem low discs lipped,rear inner pads seem low advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Front suspension arm bushes cracking.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak advise steam clean of engine/covers.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,522 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 100,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 92,269 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 92,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 70,024 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 57,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 57,179 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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YV51 RKE is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YV51 RKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV51 RKE registered?

YV51 RKE is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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