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LB51 ETA

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,860 mi
Last recorded91,860 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ETA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,860 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 31 Oct 2014

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)

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,694 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 87,638 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,229 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,358 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,991 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

nearside front driveshaft gaitor is starting to perish

Fail 3 Nov 2008 54,968 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

nearside front driveshaft gaitor is starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,507 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 47,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,016 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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LB51 ETA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LB51 ETA, 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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LB51 ETA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LB51 ETA safe to buy?

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