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L15 DEG

2001 BMW X5

Beige Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 DEG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023
Pass 30 Mar 2022 123,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 118,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,548 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 113,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 110,978 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 110,969 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,700 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 106,700 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 102,524 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,698 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 96,698 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inside

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,999 miles

engine amagement light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

engine amagement light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,395 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,395 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,560 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,384 miles

advise o/s/f n/s/f tyres low tread 2/3/2mm

advise plastic under floor trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2008 69,349 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,040 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres worn outter

Pass 26 Sep 2006 59,238 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 51,667 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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L15 DEG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L15 DEG, 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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L15 DEG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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