2001 BMW X5 · 2,413 MOT tests
2001 BMW X5 reliability
2001 BMW X5s fail 40.9% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 X5 years (2,413 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 40.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 139,757
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,413
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.1% of tests fail here (31% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.5%
- Brakes14.7%
- Suspension14.1%
- Body, chassis and structure14%
- Tyres7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.83%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.3%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 4.89%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.4%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.32%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.19%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.13%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.86%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.88%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 BMW X5 reliable?
2001 BMW X5s fail 40.9% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 X5 years (2,413 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.83% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.3% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 BMW X5 shows 139,757 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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