MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
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 ()
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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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.
Is LM51 NHY safe to buy?
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