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A3 ECA

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,369 mi
Last recorded128,369 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ECA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 128,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 119,296 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 119,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 119,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 119,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,869 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 117,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 114,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 112,043 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2013 105,669 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2012 102,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 98,734 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 93,523 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 11 Mar 2009 83,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 67,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,883 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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A3 ECA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A3 ECA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 ECA registered?

A3 ECA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is A3 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 ECA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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