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LX51 XGH

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 XGH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,987 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 94,987 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,146 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2020 92,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,033 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,393 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly cracked lens (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 87,393 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly cracked lens (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,104 miles

EML light is on

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 83,104 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light is on

offside rear lower tail light is not working

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,968 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 74,901 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,180 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 66,164 miles

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,164 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,781 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 61,770 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,985 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,959 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 48,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,122 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 34,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner tread.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 24,419 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 24,259 miles

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

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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LX51 XGH is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LX51 XGH, 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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What year was LX51 XGH registered?

LX51 XGH is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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