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MOT History from tests of lpg BMW X5s year 2001

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mot history
Pass percent:61.31%
(The average a lpg BMW X5 year 2001 passes without issue)
Based on:1,419 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded84
Headlamp aim out of alignment81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|59
Registration plate lamp issues53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|47
Registration plate issues41
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|32
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|29
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort27
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|25
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|25
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|21
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|21
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|20
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|14
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|14
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|13
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|12
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|12
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|10
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|8
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|8
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|8
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|7
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Windscreen has damage6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|5
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Rear brake binding4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Air suspension levelling valve insecure |2.4.D.4|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Lower Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2

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