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LB51 MKG

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,035 mi
Last recorded136,035 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 MKG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,035 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 132,893 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 132,893 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 130,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 x places (8.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 130,815 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 x places (8.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 127,401 miles

Front both front cv gaiters weeping of grease from inner clip but still secure

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

Offside Front small damage to sidewall of tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2017 127,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front both front cv gaiters weeping of grease from inner clip but still secure

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

Offside Front small damage to sidewall of tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2016 125,219 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front side light has bulb missing

Fail 27 Jan 2016 125,219 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front side light has bulb missing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 118,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 108,267 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 102,507 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 98,059 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 94,417 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 85,292 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 85,292 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,069 miles

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

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

o/s/f bumper insecure/damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2007 73,068 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f bumper insecure/damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2006 56,431 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 42,308 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates

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 MKG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKG, 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 LB51 MKG registered?

LB51 MKG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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