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YE51 LFW

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,693 mi
Last recorded103,693 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 LFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,693 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 103,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 235,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 234,394 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 234,386 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 232,742 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 232,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 212,110 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 202,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 191,239 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 163,878 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 163,878 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 163,871 miles

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

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AND PRESSURE LOW † NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

nail in tyre

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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YE51 LFW is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE51 LFW, 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 YE51 LFW registered?

YE51 LFW is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is YE51 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 LFW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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