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LE51 GPU

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,462 mi
Last recorded117,462 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GPU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 117,462 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2021 117,146 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 114,653 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal brake pipe at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

o/s front outer cv boot small clip loose, cv boot slightly loosing grease.

recommend o/s rear handbrake shoes adjusting.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 100,431 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear brake flexy hoses at rear ,on rear hub from flexy hose to metal brake pipe unions, unions/ferrules corroded. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal brake pipe at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

o/s front outer cv boot small clip loose, cv boot slightly loosing grease.

recommend o/s rear handbrake shoes adjusting.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,076 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front suspension arm bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray fitted obscuring vision of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,428 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 77,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,707 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,676 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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LE51 GPU 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 88.9%.

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 LE51 GPU, 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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LE51 GPU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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