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MK51 LRO

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,151 mi
Last recorded190,151 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 LRO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 190,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 181,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 170,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY - POOR IMAGES

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 170,101 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY - POOR IMAGES

SLIGHT BIND - BOTH REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT BIND O/S/F BRAKE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 160,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 145,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 131,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,731 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,889 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,660 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 80,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,803 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 73,803 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,829 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,871 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,188 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,524 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,043 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,150 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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MK51 LRO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK51 LRO, 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 MK51 LRO registered?

MK51 LRO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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