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LB51 OKH

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,745 mi
Last recorded101,745 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,745 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,888 miles

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak from rear diff

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear air springs perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 99,874 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Rear position lamps using different bulbs (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak from rear diff

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear air springs perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF Rear Lower arm (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,696 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 93,468 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,792 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,021 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 82,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,250 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 81,250 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front lower suspension arm inner bush sleave is not correctly fitted allowing the arm to foul the sub-frame

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2012 79,819 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front lower suspension arm inner bush sleave is not correctly fitted allowing the arm to foul the sub-frame

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,658 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 78,656 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,423 miles

rear plate cond os h/light water ingress

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,547 miles

rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,518 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,963 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 58,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,852 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 OKH is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OKH, 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 OKH is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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