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LE51 XSJ

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,637 mi
Last recorded117,637 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 117,637 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 115,868 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 113,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 111,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 109,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,159 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 106,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2014 98,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 93,976 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,716 miles

Key scratch on drivers door

key scratch on passanger side

Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,800 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,802 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 77,798 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre inner wall cut not to cordes

Pass 5 May 2009 75,078 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 75,078 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,180 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 65,173 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 53,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,243 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 XSJ 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 78.3%.

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 XSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE51 XSJ registered?

LE51 XSJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LE51 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 XSJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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