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LF51 VNM

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,233 mi
Last recorded153,233 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VNM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 153,233 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 153,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 204,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 172,509 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 167,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 167,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 162,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 159,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 152,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 145,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 138,222 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 129,900 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 119,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 110,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear outer seat belts not fully checked child seats present

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,825 miles

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

nearside rear lower side light bulb inop

nearsiderear seaatbelt has minor fluffing to webbing

offside front lower balljoint has minor play

parking brake ratchet mechanisim worn

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts, child seats fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,409 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,407 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,347 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,143 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 68,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 54,802 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 54,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,336 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 VNM is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

LF51 VNM is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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