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LJ51 JSA

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,278 mi
Last recorded152,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JSA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 152,278 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside wing mirror repaired by tape

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 145,866 miles

drivers door handle broken

Fail 16 Jun 2016 145,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

drivers door handle broken

Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 128,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 120,613 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 114,209 miles

OIL LEAK FROM UNDER ENGINE SLIGHT DRIPPING

Fail 22 Sep 2011 114,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OIL LEAK FROM UNDER ENGINE SLIGHT DRIPPING

Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 103,032 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 103,032 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front noplate slightly deteriorated,rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 93,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,588 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 86,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 79,485 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 79,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 68,067 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 JSA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JSA, 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 LJ51 JSA registered?

LJ51 JSA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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