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18 BAY

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

126,757 mi
Last recorded126,757 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 BAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 126,757 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 124,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 122,062 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 115,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 112,985 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,832 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 105,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 101,885 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 98,761 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,395 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,830 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,306 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,592 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,531 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 78,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,248 miles

rear axle carrier bushes starting to seperate

slight cracking to both outer driveshaft boots

Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,877 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 9 Aug 2006 54,014 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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18 BAY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 18 BAY, 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 18 BAY registered?

18 BAY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is 18 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 BAY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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