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LW51 XHA

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,646 mi
Last recorded162,646 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XHA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 162,646 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 162,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 156,097 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 150,117 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm gaiter slightly split

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 142,559 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 142,559 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 137,346 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 128,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,189 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,284 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,343 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 59,337 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,066 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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LW51 XHA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LW51 XHA, 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 LW51 XHA?

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What year was LW51 XHA registered?

LW51 XHA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is LW51 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 XHA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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