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LF51 VOD

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,493 mi
Last recorded168,493 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VOD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 168,493 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 167,770 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 165,451 miles

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 165,451 miles

radiator support bracket corroded

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 156,622 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 148,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,796 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 137,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 129,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 122,830 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 May 2010 98,716 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 98,716 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 92,465 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,191 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 77,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,256 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 59,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VOD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

LF51 VOD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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