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LN51 WYD

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,547 mi
Last recorded129,547 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 WYD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 129,547 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,695 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 127,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning light on (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,671 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 118,056 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 111,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,549 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,998 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,998 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 101,998 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,726 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s front door catch needs checking soon

n/s rear tyre at 2.5mm

o/s front tyre just under 3mm

o/s rear tyre at 2.5mm

play at both front steering arms inner joints

Fail 2 Jul 2012 98,726 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s front door catch needs checking soon

n/s rear tyre at 2.5mm

o/s front tyre just under 3mm

o/s rear tyre at 2.5mm

play at both front steering arms inner joints

Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,003 miles

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

park brake on brake performance limit

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 27 Jun 2011 93,003 miles

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

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

park brake on brake performance limit

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,751 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

evidence of oil leak at front under tray area

slight play at power rack o/s

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,753 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 82,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking out at front under tray area

plastic sill covers fitted

play at power rack o/s

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,404 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,404 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,517 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 72,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,385 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

oil level on min

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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LN51 WYD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LN51 WYD, 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 LN51 WYD registered?

LN51 WYD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LN51 WYD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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