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LC51 WKP

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 WKP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026
Pass 27 Mar 2025

Handbrake on limit

NSF door needs slight pressure to open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023
Pass 21 Mar 2022

Handbrake on limit

Pass 22 Mar 2021 111,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,493 miles

HOOD HANDLE MISSING NEED PLIERS TO OPEN

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GAITOR SPLIT

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 109,487 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced DIM (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 255/50/15 PERISHED TO EXCESS AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached ARM BOLT LOOSE AND KNOCKING (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HOOD HANDLE MISSING NEED PLIERS TO OPEN

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GAITOR SPLIT

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 102,967 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,888 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Mar 2016 96,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,603 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 89,612 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,541 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 82,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer side wall not showing cords.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 82,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer side wall not showing cords.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,267 miles

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

front and rear number plates beginning to deteriorate

Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates beginning to deteriorate

Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,583 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,395 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 WKP is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKP, 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 WKP registered?

LC51 WKP is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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