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L2 NTB

2001 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

211,836 mi
Last recorded211,836 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 NTB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 211,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 209,054 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 204,719 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 204,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Pipes In Front Of Sub-Frame Marked In Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Dust Cover On Bottom Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Most Arm Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Most Bush Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most Bush Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Centre Ball Joint In Hub Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 204,369 miles

heat shield insecure on heating system exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2022 204,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield insecure on heating system exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2021 202,170 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2021 202,159 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 196,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 196,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 193,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 May 2018 188,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2018 188,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 181,634 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 164,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 142,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 125,976 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone bush starting to split

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,452 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 112,440 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,220 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,149 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 97,779 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 91,860 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 91,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 80,358 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 53,473 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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L2 NTB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L2 NTB, 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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L2 NTB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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