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LL51 AWA

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,870 mi
Last recorded107,870 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 AWA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 107,870 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 107,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,859 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,414 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 106,372 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,413 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,332 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012
Fail 3 Dec 2012

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,318 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 62,318 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,457 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 55,359 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 55,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008
Fail 22 Nov 2008

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 32,691 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,250 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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LL51 AWA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LL51 AWA, 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 AWA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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