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LT51 XVS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,043 mi
Last recorded158,043 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XVS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 158,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 158,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside/nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 142,672 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has small cut

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake warning light glowing very dim

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 May 2018 142,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has small cut

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake warning light glowing very dim

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2018 140,334 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside of steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

power steering fluid low

water in steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2016

Fuel filler cap sealing ring slightly perished

N/S Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016

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

Fuel filler cap sealing ring slightly perished

N/S Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 108,533 miles

Brakes ; pipes corroded n/s/f & rear above subframe / fuel tank

Engine , bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; main beam headlamp aim at slightly different heights ?

Lighting ; o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r tread balding on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 108,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes ; pipes corroded n/s/f & rear above subframe / fuel tank

Engine , bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; main beam headlamp aim at slightly different heights ?

Lighting ; o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Dec 2014 104,917 miles

Brakes ; Decelerometer brake test only , 4 WD

Brakes ; pipes corroded above rear subframe , views mainly obscured

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; oil leak ?

Lighting ; o/s main beam slightly high

Note ; Headlamp front self levelling sensor link worn

Suspension ; o/s/r rearward lower arm ball joint seal deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,457 miles

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded above rear subframe but mainly covered by mouldings e.t.c.

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Note ; Decelerometer brake test only 4 WD

Note ; screen washer bottle leaking at rearward pump

Suspension ; o/s/f rearward lower arm ball joint seal deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2013 99,457 miles

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

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded above rear subframe but mainly covered by mouldings e.t.c.

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Note ; Decelerometer brake test only 4 WD

Note ; screen washer bottle leaking at rearward pump

Suspension ; o/s/f rearward lower arm ball joint seal deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,777 miles

brakes ; imbalance on parking brake , n/s low

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

main beam headlamp aims uneven ?

suspension ; both front lower forward arms , bushes deteriorated

suspension ; o/s/f lower rearward arm ball joint seal deteriorated / split

Fail 13 Dec 2011 88,349 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,349 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s wing mirror slightly insecure.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 77,278 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 77,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,712 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 67,712 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,010 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,135 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 47,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,340 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 XVS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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