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LC51 RVU

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,865 mi
Last recorded144,865 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 144,865 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 142,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 128,968 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,962 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Discs And Pads Worn

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 110,536 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 110,536 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,748 miles

engine light on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,343 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,342 miles

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

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

Both front brake disks are worn and corroded

N/S/R Tyre is badly worn on the inner side wall

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 86,079 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 86,018 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

front pads worn

near side rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 28 May 2009 70,891 miles

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

n/s door mirror loose

Fail 21 May 2009 70,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,610 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 51,516 miles

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

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,386 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 43,386 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,912 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

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 RVU 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 66.7%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

LC51 RVU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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