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LC51 LLF

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,445 mi
Last recorded133,445 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 LLF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 133,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides between flexis and to flexis covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 133,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides between flexis and to flexis covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 133,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 132,970 miles

nearside outer driveshaft boot weeping

several oil leaks

Fail 25 Jul 2018 132,968 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to backs (1.1.11 (c))

nearside outer driveshaft boot weeping

several oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2017 128,561 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 128,509 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,211 miles

Offside Rear Lower side light inoperative

Fail 15 Mar 2016 120,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear sub-frame mounting bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower side light inoperative

Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,070 miles

see advisory test number 266122875050

Fail 13 Mar 2015 113,013 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 104,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 95,023 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 95,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,564 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2011 72,564 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 63,795 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 63,795 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,776 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 LLF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LLF, 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 LLF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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