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LL51 AEX

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,228 mi
Last recorded145,228 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 AEX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 145,228 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 145,228 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 140,090 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 140,022 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light stays on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 129,606 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 129,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 120,124 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 114,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 106,514 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 106,514 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 103,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 90,603 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,209 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 89,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 75,782 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 55,870 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,870 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,385 miles

advise both rear tyres close to limit

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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LL51 AEX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver 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 LL51 AEX, 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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LL51 AEX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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