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LB51 RLZ

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 RLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2020
Pass 17 Jul 2019
Fail 17 Jul 2019

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 170,438 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 170,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 161,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 151,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 151,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 144,673 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 144,673 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 135,834 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 135,834 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 127,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 118,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 108,167 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,205 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 99,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,354 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2008 90,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,607 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 81,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 70,666 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 70,666 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 RLZ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

LB51 RLZ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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