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LS51 UJT

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,545 mi
Last recorded125,545 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UJT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 125,545 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 125,542 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2017 125,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S a lot weaker than the N/S (3.7.D.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,560 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 120,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,107 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms have slight play in the bushes

Both rear registration bulb holders are missing there outer lenses

The n/s rear tyre has worn smooth on the inner shoulder and is at the limit

Fail 18 Mar 2015 116,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear lower suspension arms have slight play in the bushes

Both rear registration bulb holders are missing there outer lenses

The n/s rear tyre has worn smooth on the inner shoulder and is at the limit

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,733 miles

Brake fluid level is low.

Handbrake ratchet mechanism worn in places

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

Rear number plate lamps covers / lens are missing.

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner shoulder / tread band area.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,729 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake fluid level is low.

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

Rear number plate lamps covers / lens are missing.

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner shoulder / tread band area.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,096 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 102,094 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s parking brake recording very little effort

Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,586 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

the brake pads warning message is on

the n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder

the o/s front tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2012 95,584 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

the brake fluid is low

the brake pads warning message is on

the n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder

the o/s front tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 89,008 miles

drivers seat back moves backwards slightly (damaged to limit).

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyrte worn to wear bars

Fail 22 Mar 2011 89,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers seat back moves backwards slighty(damaged to limit.).

front brake pads getting low.

near side front lower arm (front of pair) inner bush starting to seperate.

near side rear upper suspenaion arm outer ball joint worn to the limit.

off side front tyre worn to wear bars.

off side rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint has play init to the limit.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,755 miles

small nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,161 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 76,158 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight play and knock from front anti-roll bar link rod lower ball joint.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,927 miles

Hand brake readings low on offside. at 175 ( N/S 300 )

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint in track control arm.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Stone chip in lower offside of windscreen on the limits.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 68,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Hand brake readings low on offside. at 175 ( N/S 300 )

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint in track control arm.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Stone chip in lower offside of windscreen on the limits.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,127 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 60,935 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is wearing low on central part of tread.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,760 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 54,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear indicator is starting to discolour.

Unable to test Nearside rear adult seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted.

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 UJT is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UJT, 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 UJT is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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