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LP51 NYW

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,843 mi
Last recorded168,843 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NYW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 168,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 164,439 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 160,121 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 153,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 147,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 147,867 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 140,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 140,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,073 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 119,650 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 119,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,549 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 105,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

rear brake pads very low

recommend four wheel steering alignment check

Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,688 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 93,679 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 87,128 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,819 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 79,803 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front anti roll bar link upper dust cover damaged

##strong advise### unable to make a proper asseement due to the parts being under cover ; the parking brake lever holding mechanizim feels excessively worn

Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,362 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 71,362 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,029 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2006 554,108 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 54,032 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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LP51 NYW is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LP51 NYW, 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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LP51 NYW is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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