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LJ51 TZE

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,139 mi
Last recorded186,139 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TZE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 186,139 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 186,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 179,051 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 179,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 173,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 173,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 166,479 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 166,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 160,714 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 160,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 151,862 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 138,288 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 138,288 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 9 Jun 2011 122,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 111,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009
Fail 20 Jun 2009

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 92,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 78,318 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 65,427 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 TZE is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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