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LG51 MFO

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,492 mi
Last recorded187,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 MFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 187,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 181,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 181,321 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf, upper ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nsf outer cv gaiter, inner end clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf, front lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

antifreeze leak, hose (engine bay, nsf)

brake pipe corroded - nsr and osr wheel arch

engine cover and undertrays

nsf, front lower arm ball joint dust cover cracks

nsr lower position light dim

nsr tyre cracks, worn inner edge, nail, close to legal tread depth limit

osr tyre cracks, worn inner edge, close to legal tread depth limit

Pass 16 Dec 2014 172,122 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 158,962 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 150,055 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 139,252 miles

both front lower suspension arm, forward bushes in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2010 126,145 miles

has a crack on windscreen outaside the swept area

the is slight free play on the o/s front suspension

the n/s front lower ball joint has a small amount of free play

Pass 2 Jan 2010 114,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 99,657 miles

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

Self Leveling Suspension System Fault

Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 54,503 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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LG51 MFO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LG51 MFO, 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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LG51 MFO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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