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LS51 WXE

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,120 mi
Last recorded158,120 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 WXE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 158,120 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 4 May 2020 156,019 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 156,013 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 150,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak header tank area ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

top and bottom engine bay covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 144,695 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Strong advise; both front suspension lower ball joint worn nearside & offside.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 141,556 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 133,006 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 129,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,264 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,424 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 30 May 2012 114,564 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 114,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,770 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 108,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 107,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008
Pass 24 Sep 2007
Pass 25 Sep 2006 104,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 102,516 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 WXE is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXE, 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 LS51 WXE registered?

LS51 WXE is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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