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LR51 ZHJ

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,930 mi
Last recorded100,930 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 ZHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,930 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 100,927 miles

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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,803 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,793 miles

offside front tyre has some sidewall damage

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,954 miles

Offside Front outer side wall is slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,506 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,506 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre tread worn smooth on the inner edge .

Pass 5 Jun 2010 81,155 miles

NSR brake disc - rusty.

Fail 22 May 2010 81,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

NSR brake disc - rusty.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 79,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge close to showing cords

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,227 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge close to showing cords

Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,807 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 75,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,160 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 70,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,440 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 ZHJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHJ, 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 LR51 ZHJ registered?

LR51 ZHJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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