MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all four (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes worn advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres slightly wearing inner edges
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside front slightly binding
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside fronts to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear above rear subframe to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Moisture in nearside headlamp.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre worn inner edge.
Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside outer edge of windscreen cracked.
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Moisture in nearside headlamp.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre worn inner edge.
Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside outer edge of windscreen cracked.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges
both front brake discs worn
nearside door mirror slightly insecure
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
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)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges
both front brake discs worn
nearside door mirror slightly insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre 3mm, wearing outer edge
o/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished
rear tyres scrubbing inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre 3mm, wearing outer edge
o/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished
rear tyres scrubbing inner edges
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear tyre is on limit on inner edge.
Offside rear tyreis getting low and has some inner sidewall wear.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear tyre is on limit on inner edge.
Offside rear tyreis getting low and has some inner sidewall wear.
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre,outer wall in poor condition.
offside rear lower,tail light not working.
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
slight damage to near side front outer tyre wall.
slight damage to off side rear outer tyre wall.
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
slight damage to near side front outer tyre wall.
slight damage to off side rear outer tyre wall.
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LC51 FHS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 FHS, 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 FHS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 8 October 2001.
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