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LE51 XBA

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,447 mi
Last recorded123,447 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XBA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,447 miles

Rear both sidesparking brake low effort 163:103kg

Fail 5 Sep 2016 123,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear both sidesparking brake low effort 163:103kg

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,525 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 115,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 108,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear heat seal insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2014 108,662 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear heat seal insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2013 102,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,433 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,580 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Fail 13 Sep 2012 95,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,813 miles

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)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 82,813 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,315 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 72,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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 19 Jun 2009 61,541 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 61,541 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,091 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 45,937 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,937 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005

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 XBA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LE51 XBA, 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 LE51 XBA registered?

LE51 XBA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is LE51 XBA safe to buy?

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