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LT51 XDR

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,169 mi
Last recorded158,169 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XDR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 158,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 142,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 124,248 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 124,248 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 114,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 114,297 miles

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 3 Sep 2009 103,235 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 103,235 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,938 miles

rear no plate liable to fail in future

Fail 22 Aug 2008 92,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear no plate liable to fail in future

Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,920 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 79,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2006 70,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 70,651 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 70,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 60,118 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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LT51 XDR is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT51 XDR registered?

LT51 XDR is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 XDR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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