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LC51 FGO

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,923 mi
Last recorded103,923 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FGO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2020 103,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 1.40% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,482 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 95,482 miles

Nearside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,635 miles

brake pipes corroding

oil leak

outer cv gaitors splitting and seaping grease

tyres worn to limit rears and nearside front and inner edges badly worn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 88,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroding

oil leak

outer cv gaitors splitting and seaping grease

tyres worn to limit rears and nearside front and inner edges badly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,344 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,811 miles

parking brake on minimum of 16% more adjustment may be required

Fail 5 Feb 2016 74,649 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2015 69,448 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

all tyres under-inflatted

dash displays not working

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,041 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,054 miles

Knock from O/S/F of vehicle on brake test, Advise investigation

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,647 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lense missing off n/s/r no.plate light.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 52,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lense missing off n/s/r no.plate light.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,695 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 87,546 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,086 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 15,949 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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LC51 FGO 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 LC51 FGO, 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 LC51 FGO registered?

LC51 FGO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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