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LD51 NUJ

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,494 mi
Last recorded149,494 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 NUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 149,494 miles

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

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

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

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 efficiency only just met may require adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Nov 2020 149,494 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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 efficiency only just met may require adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Jun 2019 142,221 miles

Handbrake ratchet worn

Offside Front Front one / ball joint has play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft cv boot split / leak grease

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2019 142,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Rear one / bolt,nut lose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front one / ball joint has play

Handbrake ratchet worn

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft cv boot split / leak grease

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 137,080 miles

Front wipers smear

Handbrake ratchet worn

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

Offside front lower rear suspension arm boot perished

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to sills

X1 rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 8 Jun 2018 136,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rear suspension arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wipers smear

Handbrake ratchet worn

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

Offside front lower rear suspension arm boot perished

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to sills

X1 rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Jun 2017 131,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 122,885 miles

NEAR-SIDE AND OFF-SIDE HEADLAMP GLASSES DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 111,247 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 111,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear discs corrosion on disc faces

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,798 miles

both front tyres side walls scuffed

slight disc face corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2013 102,798 miles

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

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

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)

slight disc face corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,050 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror head insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 67,343 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 67,259 miles

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

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

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 2 May 2008 60,725 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 60,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 55,554 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 May 2006 46,937 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 46,937 miles

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

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

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

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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LD51 NUJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LD51 NUJ, 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 LD51 NUJ registered?

LD51 NUJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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