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LY51 PNZ

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,425 mi
Last recorded148,425 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 PNZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 148,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 146,841 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 143,825 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 143,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 140,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 126,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 118,244 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 112,692 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,972 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 104,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 92,068 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 92,068 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 86,715 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,960 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 60,327 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 38,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 38,124 miles

Offside Front 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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LY51 PNZ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PNZ, 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 PNZ registered?

LY51 PNZ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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