MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LT51 XVS?
You can check the full history of LT51 XVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LT51 XVS registered?
LT51 XVS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2001.
Is LT51 XVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for LT51 XVS shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LT51 XVS have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LT51 XVS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.