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LR51 DND

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,798 mi
Last recorded164,798 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 DND
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 164,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear 95kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

nearside door non obligatory mirror insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2019 162,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake has poor performance

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 162,393 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

both sides parking brake below limit.

Pass 29 May 2018 160,466 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 160,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 158,686 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

tyre wearing close to legal limit , offside front outer shoulder

Fail 10 Apr 2017 158,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door (8.1.1)

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)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency just met the requirement.

tyre wearing close to legal limit , offside front outer shoulder

Pass 31 Mar 2016 152,939 miles

Engine oil leak,under tray fitted obscuring some components

Front Wipers deteriorated

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Parking brake only just met limit needed,17%,may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 147,464 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 142,429 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 138,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 138,163 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 130,425 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 130,421 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 130,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 124,468 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 96,175 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 96,175 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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LR51 DND is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LR51 DND, 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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LR51 DND is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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