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LS51 NCN

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 NCN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 112,086 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft outer gaiter pin hole leak

Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,144 miles

Advise different type lamp lenses fitted to rear

Advise front anti roll bar link rubbers showing signs of cracking

Advise headlamp lenses require buffing

Advise o/s/f indicator showing slight white light

Advise o/s/f seat belt fluffing

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,007 miles

Advise (suspect ) slight play in o/s/f inner track rod joint

Advise front and rear b/pads 50% worn

Advise n/s/f tyre cut in side wall not to plies

Advise o/s/f indicator showing slight white light

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,189 miles

Deep cut to OSR tyre - Does not exceed 25mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Minor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2016 101,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Deep cut to OSR tyre - Does not exceed 25mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Minor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,016 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 30 Aug 2014 89,945 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,863 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 72,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,856 miles

Handbrake lever close to maximum travel.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 45,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,272 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 36,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NCN is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NCN, 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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LS51 NCN is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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