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LT51 YTS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,242 mi
Last recorded154,242 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 YTS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 154,242 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension arm (front one), bush is deteriorated, near and offside

Manufacturers engine and body covers

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2018 154,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension arm (front one), bush is deteriorated, near and offside

Manufacturers engine and body covers

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear position lamp, one of two working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 146,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect rear subframe underseal covering

Fail 22 Sep 2017 146,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s + o/s lower track control arms ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect rear subframe underseal covering

Pass 23 Aug 2016 144,487 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 144,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 139,508 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 139,507 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 132,566 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 May 2014 132,566 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 124,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 124,237 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 123,738 miles

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

near side cv gater insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2012 114,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 104,888 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 104,888 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,527 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,336 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,846 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,636 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Underside of vehicle covered in plastic sheets preventing inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2006 61,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Underside of vehicle covered front to rear in plastic sheets preventing any inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2005 50,484 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 YTS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 YTS, 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 YTS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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