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LM51 VWD

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,130 mi
Last recorded121,130 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 VWD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,610 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 116,608 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,671 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 97,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,104 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 91,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,580 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 79,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 72,293 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,021 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 65,021 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,555 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 46,287 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 VWD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LM51 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

LM51 VWD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LM51 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 VWD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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