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LT51 YTG

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,787 mi
Last recorded144,787 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 144,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 137,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along arm (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 137,657 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along arm (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 131,069 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATING/UNBONDING

Fail 22 Feb 2018 131,068 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high OFFSIDE (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NEARSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding NEARSIDE (3.7.B.1)

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATING/UNBONDING

Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,872 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 123,872 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 119,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 11,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 116,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 112,580 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 109,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 106,112 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s anti roll bar link boot split

Fail 15 Feb 2011 106,053 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s anti roll bar link boot split

Fail 15 Feb 2010 101,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 101,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,617 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 94,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 81,802 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 81,801 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 81,525 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,375 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 82,375 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)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 73,620 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 1 Feb 2007 73,618 miles

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

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

condensation in o/s headlamp.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 64,665 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 YTG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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