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LC51 XUJ

2001 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,136 mi
Last recorded108,136 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 XUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 108,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 101,690 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 101,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 94,163 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 94,128 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,288 miles

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

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

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 Inner front (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering inner joints.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 85,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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 Inner front (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering inner joints.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,566 miles

Metal Brake Discs Corroded

Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,566 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Metal Brake Discs Corroded

Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 73,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,180 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Brake Disc Corroded & Scored

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Brake Disc Corroded & Scored

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

Uneven Front Tyre Wear - Possibly Tracking

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded & Scored

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,727 miles

Engine management light on

Engine undertray & underside covers (sides) fitted obscuring view

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear seat base (nearside) insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2009 67,727 miles

Engine management light on

Engine undertray & underside covers (sides) fitted obscuring view

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear seat base (nearside) insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 60,400 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,335 miles

Both front tyres low tread depth on outer part of tread.

Both rear tyres scrubbing off tread on inner part of tread.

Front side windows tinted.

Fail 10 Mar 2006 26,335 miles

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

Both front side windows tinted.

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

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

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 XUJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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