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LM51 NHY

2001 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,393 mi
Last recorded158,393 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 NHY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 158,393 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 158,393 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 151,613 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 151,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 144,148 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 144,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 135,950 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 135,990 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 129,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 123,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lights has on

both front brake pads has low

both rear brake pads has to low

Fail 17 Sep 2012 123,367 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lights has on

both front brake pads has low

both rear brake pads has to low

Pass 10 Sep 2011 117,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,430 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 110,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,577 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 103,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 97,315 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,436 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 82,098 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 73,300 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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LM51 NHY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black 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 LM51 NHY, 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 LM51 NHY registered?

LM51 NHY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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