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LF51 OXC

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,189 mi
Last recorded147,189 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 147,189 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 147,189 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 135,347 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 135,347 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 125,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,755 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 122,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 119,143 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 119,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 108,087 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lower side light inopp

Fail 2 Apr 2015 108,086 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lower side light inopp

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,290 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,895 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 88,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 80,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,083 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 67,080 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,145 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,143 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,477 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,337 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 35,596 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 35,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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LF51 OXC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LF51 OXC, 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 LF51 OXC registered?

LF51 OXC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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