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LS51 MYR

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,023 mi
Last recorded132,023 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 MYR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 132,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 132,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 128,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 118,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,010 miles

Advise rear subframe bushes showing signs of fatigue

Advise rear tyres wearing inner and outer edge's and 3mm tread depth and cracking in treads and outer walls and tread edges

Advise slight play in front anti tramp arm bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,185 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,257 miles

Advise baby seats fitted to rear belts not checked

Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,388 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear lens missing (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,376 miles

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

offside front tyre has cracks on outer wall

offside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Fail 15 Sep 2014 59,372 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

offside front tyre has cracks on outer wall

offside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,268 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,364 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,951 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cut on nearside rear tyre outer side wall but ply or cord not exposed

engine management light on

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,476 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,637 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,228 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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LS51 MYR is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LS51 MYR, 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

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What year was LS51 MYR registered?

LS51 MYR is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is LS51 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 MYR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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