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LE51 XFT

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

240,434 mi
Last recorded240,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XFT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 240,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 231,922 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 231,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 224,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 218,558 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 211,081 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 205,324 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 205,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 199,502 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 199,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,120 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 191,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 186,410 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 186,408 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 182,200 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 180,201 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 180,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 175,752 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 175,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

near side front tyre run flat and side wall damage

Pass 19 Mar 2013 169,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 169,848 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 163,325 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 153,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 153,226 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 136,756 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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LE51 XFT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE51 XFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE51 XFT registered?

LE51 XFT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LE51 XFT safe to buy?

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