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A2 CKA

2001 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,569 mi
Last recorded140,569 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 CKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 140,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective control arm disconected at actuator. (offside front) (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inoperative (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 117,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,715 miles

Exhaust rubbers at back box deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 119,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust rubbers at back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 111,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside & offside rear tailbox mountings at subframe split/deteriorated but system still secure

nearside & offside steering rack gaitors twisted

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & has undulations on tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, starting to perish & has undulations on tread

Fail 26 Feb 2013 111,430 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside & offside rear tailbox mountings at subframe split/deteriorated but system still secure

nearside & offside steering rack gaitors twisted

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & has undulations on tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, starting to perish & has undulations on tread

Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,754 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 99,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,733 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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A2 CKA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A2 CKA, 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 A2 CKA registered?

A2 CKA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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