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LT51 XEM

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,276 mi
Last recorded152,276 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XEM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 152,276 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside deterioration on door mirror glass

Offside slight damage to door mirror

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 152,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside deterioration on door mirror glass

Offside slight damage to door mirror

Oil leak ()

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

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 146,291 miles

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

Nearside deterioration on door mirror glass

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside slight damage to door mirror cover

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Slight delamination on number plate

Fail 12 Oct 2015 139,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Slight delamination on number plate

Pass 8 Oct 2014 131,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 122,850 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 122,850 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 28 Sep 2012 113,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 105,723 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 88,729 miles

nail in nearside front tyre & wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,292 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 62,246 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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LT51 XEM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT51 XEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT51 XEM registered?

LT51 XEM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LT51 XEM safe to buy?

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