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LC51 FHH

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,299 mi
Last recorded69,299 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FHH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,299 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,487 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2016 90,486 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,338 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,320 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side , (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side, inner and outter. (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,071 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

minor screen damage to zone (A)

signs of slight wear to front suspension (near side lower rear ball joint)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 75,828 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

engine management light staying on

Pass 28 Sep 2013 69,851 miles

(both) Rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

(both) Rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine management light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 62,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,603 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

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

Nearside mirror casing broken.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,554 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,554 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,175 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,175 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,153 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,981 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 32,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,317 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 FHH is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FHH, 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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LC51 FHH is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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