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LB51 XAP

2001 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,260 mi
Last recorded56,260 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XAP
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 56,260 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 56,260 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 48,305 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 41,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 23,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,256 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 22,256 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,694 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,439 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 19,799 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 19,344 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 19,344 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,097 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 May 2013 12,928 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 12,928 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 11,648 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2011 11,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 11,209 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 11,209 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2009 10,130 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 8,796 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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LB51 XAP is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,603 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB51 XAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB51 XAP registered?

LB51 XAP is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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