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LS51 XZZ

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,210 mi
Last recorded127,210 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 XZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 127,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,794 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 119,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 113,658 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side light (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,352 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 99,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,621 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 93,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,913 miles

engine mangement light on

Fail 9 Feb 2011 79,913 miles

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

engine mangement light on

Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,420 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 70,420 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,999 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 59,999 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,550 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 XZZ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

LS51 XZZ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is LS51 XZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 XZZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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