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LS51 UHM

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,988 mi
Last recorded92,988 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UHM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,988 miles

Oil leak ()

both front brake flex-hoses slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2016 92,988 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

both front brake flex-hoses slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,538 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,530 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,469 miles

centr exhaust slight blow

oil leaks

rear pads wearing low

Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

centr exhaust slight blow

oil leaks

rear pads wearing low

water leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2012 61,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,649 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,820 miles

both front brake flexi-hoses have been fouling inner wheelarch liners. Nearside front hose will need replacing soon

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,193 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 49,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,472 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 41,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,963 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 31,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 23,545 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,970 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 UHM is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LS51 UHM, 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 UHM is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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