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LJ51 TTE

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TTE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 167,302 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

parking brake efficiency on minimum required

Pass 7 Mar 2017 166,266 miles

both front lower arm forward inner bushes deteriorated

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 166,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake effort poor

play in steering rack

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

oil leak

offside rear secondary side light inoperative

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front lower arm forward inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 156,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 148,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 148,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 136,506 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear discs worn

Fail 11 Jun 2013 136,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 118,569 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,503 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil level at min level

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,179 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,068 miles

of side /near side front brake control arm bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,093 miles

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

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

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 TTE is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TTE, 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 TTE registered?

LJ51 TTE is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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