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LG51 OMC

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,104 mi
Last recorded137,104 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OMC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 137,104 miles

both front brake discs pitted and worn

both rear brake padds reached to minimum limit

both side rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2013 137,104 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs pitted and worn

both rear brake padds reached to minimum limit

both side rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 132,320 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 118,795 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 118,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 118,559 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 118,521 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear rear tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2010 118,133 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear inner edges both rear tyres

Fail 18 Feb 2010 118,133 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear inner edges both rear tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2009 110,537 miles

Airbag warning light on

Both front windscreen wipers are smearing lightly in places

Pass 8 Apr 2008 99,065 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 86,058 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 86,058 miles

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 77,760 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OMC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OMC, 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 OMC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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