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LJ51 PNX

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,225 mi
Last recorded123,225 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 123,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Rear Subframe rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2019 123,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Rear Subframe rusty

Pass 3 May 2018 117,807 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear exhaust hanger slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 May 2016 113,223 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 113,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads very low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 106,720 miles

rear brake pads low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 106,756 miles

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

rear brake pads low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,762 miles

rear tyres nearly on wear bars and worn inner edges

Fail 22 May 2014 99,752 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)

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)

rear tyres nearly on wear bars and worn inner edges

Pass 24 May 2013 91,376 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 91,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,442 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WASHER BOTTLE CAP MISSING

Fail 20 Jan 2011 79,128 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,128 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 71,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,019 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 61,019 miles

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,585 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 48,585 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,659 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 PNX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PNX, 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 PNX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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