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LF51 UTB

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,614 mi
Last recorded106,614 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UTB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,614 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,215 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 96,215 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,531 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)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 76,462 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,143 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,874 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,290 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 49,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,411 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 36,411 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,805 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,347 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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LF51 UTB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF51 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

LF51 UTB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LF51 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 UTB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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