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LJ51 BPK

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,022 mi
Last recorded134,022 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BPK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 134,022 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 126,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 115,067 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 108,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 101,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,533 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint boot split

Fail 2 Dec 2008 93,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint boot split

Pass 27 Nov 2007 77,689 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 77,869 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)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 71,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 54,203 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,692 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 52,692 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LJ51 BPK is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ51 BPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ51 BPK?

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What year was LJ51 BPK registered?

LJ51 BPK is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is LJ51 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 BPK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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