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LY51 CWV

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,313 mi
Last recorded128,313 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 CWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 128,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 128,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 118,142 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 118,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 100,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,858 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (front bendy) (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,283 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Dec 2016 79,274 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters both (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 70,054 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,718 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,718 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,599 miles

Near side front tyre inner wall showing cracks.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 62,599 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Lip of rust to front brake discs.

Near side front tyre inner wall showing cracks.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 57,521 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,407 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 37,541 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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LY51 CWV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY51 CWV, 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 LY51 CWV registered?

LY51 CWV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 CWV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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