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LB51 VXU

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,479 mi
Last recorded77,479 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,130 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front has slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,178 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,257 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2007 31,204 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 31,191 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres unevenly worn.

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit at centre of tread.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,579 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 15,835 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 VXU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LB51 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

LB51 VXU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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