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LC51 XUW

2001 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,386 mi
Last recorded108,386 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 108,386 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 103,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,809 miles

Nearside Front 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 ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

steering feels slightly notchy

Fail 16 Nov 2015 100,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

oil leaks

steering feels slightly notchy

Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,650 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 95,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

N/S/F tyre has damage to sidewall

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,473 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,472 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,122 miles

front sceen scratched due to wiper falling apart

passenger front wiper blade falling apart

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,382 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 69,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,867 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 61,863 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f bottom suspension arm has slighlt movement!

o/s/f tyre worn on edges!

o/s/r tyre inside sidewall has damage due to run flat!

rear pads low!

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,379 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,573 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 24,430 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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 XUW is a 2001 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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