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M12 LRY

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,772 mi
Last recorded101,772 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 LRY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 101,772 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 101,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 99,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 97,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,597 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,234 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)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2009 77,216 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,100 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 58,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,871 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,836 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,267 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 44,267 miles

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

Offside Front 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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M12 LRY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M12 LRY, 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 M12 LRY registered?

M12 LRY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is M12 LRY safe to buy?

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