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LJ51 BVU

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,985 mi
Last recorded133,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 133,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY 235/65/17

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 113,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY 235/65/17

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016

235/65/17 O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 23 Jul 2015
Fail 22 Jul 2015

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,894 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 102,894 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2013

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,683 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated (235/65 17)

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 24 Jul 2012 92,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Both front tyres deteriorated (235/65 17)

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 83,464 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,406 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,406 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,348 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 65,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,758 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,758 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,609 miles

same as test 644092107218

Fail 21 Jul 2007 51,460 miles

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

235/65/17 rear tyres wearing unevenly and on limit

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,268 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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LJ51 BVU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LJ51 BVU, 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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LJ51 BVU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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