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LR51 GXS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,492 mi
Last recorded97,492 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 GXS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 97,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 95,420 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 95,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 94,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,796 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 76,183 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,548 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,561 miles

both front tyres have cracks on outer walls

both rear tyres have cracks on outer walls

Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,425 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 62,423 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side and off side rear baby seats fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,182 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,088 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,547 miles

slight movment in offside front link bar

Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,747 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,224 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 GXS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LR51 GXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR51 GXS?

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What year was LR51 GXS registered?

LR51 GXS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LR51 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 GXS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR51 GXS have outstanding finance?

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