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LN51 YAO

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,465 mi
Last recorded154,465 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 YAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 154,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 141,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 128,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 117,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 94,388 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,236 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 84,236 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

a knocking noise can be heard from the rear on road test but no excesive wear can be found at time of test

protective covers fitted some testable items are concealed

Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,680 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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LN51 YAO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

LN51 YAO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is LN51 YAO safe to buy?

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