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LT51 NFK

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,429 mi
Last recorded132,429 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 NFK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 132,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2017 132,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2016 122,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 122,705 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,281 miles

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

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

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

back box rubber snapped

brake warning light on dash

osr tyre bald on edge

Fail 14 Jul 2014 100,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

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

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

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

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

back box rubber snapped

brake warning light on dash

osr tyre bald on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,761 miles

osr exhuast rubber mount detarated but supports exhuast

Pass 11 May 2012 88,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,751 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 82,751 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 75,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 3 wipers poor

Fail 14 May 2010 75,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 3 wipers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,005 miles

Brakefluid change due

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 67,005 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakefluid change due

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 58,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 48,182 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 48,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 37,295 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 37,295 miles

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

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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LT51 NFK is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT51 NFK, 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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LT51 NFK is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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