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LB51 XVE

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,454 mi
Last recorded168,454 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 168,454 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 163,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 160,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 156,415 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 156,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring badly positioned wiring rubbing on o/s/r tyre (3.6.I.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 151,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Oil Leak

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2016 151,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Oil Leak

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 148,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 144,116 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 140,761 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 133,645 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 130,777 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 111,298 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 111,298 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,323 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

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

N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,779 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 56,991 miles

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

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 XVE is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

LB51 XVE is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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