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L16 GRE

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

201,409 mi
Last recorded201,409 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 GRE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 201,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

check injection warning on dash

drivers window inoperative

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2024 201,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

check injection warning on dash

drivers window inoperative

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2023 197,907 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 197,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 195,478 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 187,248 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 177,656 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 173,981 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 171,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 166,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 159,806 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 151,094 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 151,089 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 146,854 miles

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

n/s/f cv boot outer leak slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

under body covers

Pass 19 Aug 2011 142,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 137,300 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play at steering wheel and found in steering column u/j NOTE:: requires attenion !!

Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front washer jet broken leaking under bonnet !

Fail 7 Aug 2008 103,159 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front washer jet broken leaking under bonnet !

Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,332 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 91,190 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 71,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 71,774 miles

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

play in steering rack just accptable

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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L16 GRE is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L16 GRE, 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 L16 GRE registered?

L16 GRE is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is L16 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 GRE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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