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LN51 XKK

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,612 mi
Last recorded143,612 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 XKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 143,612 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 143,609 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine oil leak

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 136,904 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 129,861 miles

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 129,845 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/r lower side light inop

Pass 12 Nov 2015 123,864 miles

Both rear and n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

Engine management light on

O/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Towball not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 123,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear and n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

Engine management light on

O/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Towball not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,072 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 114,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 106,541 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,541 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from steering - suspect steering rack

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 93,861 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from steering - suspect steering rack

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,329 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 84,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,170 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,077 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 74,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,957 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,379 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 50,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 50,948 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 50,948 miles

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

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

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

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 XKK is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XKK, 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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LN51 XKK is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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