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LG51 OME

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,875 mi
Last recorded149,875 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 149,875 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

large under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Dec 2011 149,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

large under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2011 144,155 miles

large under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 Jan 2011 144,155 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

large under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2010 137,004 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 124,467 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 124,467 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 112,952 miles

n/s/f tyre and rears wearing on inside edges

Fail 3 Dec 2007 112,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

n/s/f tyre and rears wearing on inside edges

Pass 5 Oct 2006 94,137 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 94,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 77,463 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 OME is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OME, 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 LG51 OME registered?

LG51 OME is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is LG51 OME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 OME shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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