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LFM 398N

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,050 mi
Last recorded122,050 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 398N
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 117,163 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,168 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 112,968 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 110,960 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Fail 18 Mar 2016 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush centre lower arm inner void bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,951 miles

tyre sidewalls perrished

front ball joint rubbers perrished+spliting

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,706 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Mar 2013 102,706 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,409 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls cracked/perished & O/S/F worn close to the legal limit (approx 3mm).

Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,275 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 96,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,438 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 67,431 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 51,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,886 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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LFM 398N is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LFM 398N, 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 LFM 398N registered?

LFM 398N is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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