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AY51 LSO

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LSO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside stop lamp intermittent

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn and bad cracks occurring

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge badly worn also badly cracked/split

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

Rear axle corroded and bushes deteriorated

Rear registration delaminated

Fail 3 May 2019

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn and bad cracks occurring

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge badly worn also badly cracked/split

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

Rear axle corroded and bushes deteriorated

Rear registration delaminated

Pass 3 May 2018 138,057 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer worn

Both rear tyres inner slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also very slight delaminated unlikely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Mirror units cover missing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 138,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres inner and outer worn

Both rear tyres inner slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also very slight delaminated unlikely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Mirror units cover missing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 132,082 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2017 131,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2016 126,367 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 120,684 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 120,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 115,079 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 109,441 miles

All tyres close to wear bars

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 109,441 miles

All tyres close to wear bars

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 102,594 miles

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

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

Drivers Seat Belt Slow To Retrack

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,805 miles

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

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

oil spraying under car needed

Fail 14 Jan 2011 94,805 miles

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

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

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

oil spraying under car needed

Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,413 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,604 miles

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

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,768 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,078 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 52,999 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 52,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AY51 LSO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY51 LSO, 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 AY51 LSO registered?

AY51 LSO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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