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LR51 KBX

2001 BMW X5

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

151,105 mi
Last recorded151,105 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 KBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 151,105 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 151,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 147,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 143,691 miles

Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 140,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 135,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 135,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 129,129 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,504 miles

Both wipers showing signs of wear.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 119,504 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both front wipers are showing signs of wear.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 119,501 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Both front wipers are showing signs of wear.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,581 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,477 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,766 miles

oil all under engine

signs of wear all brake discs

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 92,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil all under engine

signs of wear all brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,611 miles

Nearside Front 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.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,435 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,600 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 70,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,769 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 61,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,428 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre side wall damaged 225/50r19

Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,400 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 49,378 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 46,057 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 46,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KBX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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