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B17 YOR

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,011 mi
Last recorded143,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 YOR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 143,011 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 137,087 miles

engine code light on dash.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 137,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split, (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. tyre and wheel under sized,smaller. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre tread worn smooth,cord exposed. (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

engine code light on dash.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine code light on dash.

off side rear upper number plate lamp,plastic lense cover missing.

unable to check near side rear seat belt,child seat fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 128,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine code light on dash.

near side rear door glass insecure,taped to door frame.

off side rear upper number plate lamp,plastic lense cover missing.

unable to check near side rear seat belt,child seat fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,276 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 119,271 miles

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)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,140 miles

air bag light on

cap missing from washer bottle

difficult to inspect under car due to covers/underseal

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/f flitch brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f outer c/v boot perished slightly

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

passenger door mirror starting to deteriorate

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 10 Apr 2012 111,020 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

cap missing from washer bottle

difficult to inspect under car due to covers/underseal

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/f flitch brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f outer c/v boot perished slightly

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

passenger door mirror starting to deteriorate

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 107,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 101,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,439 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,583 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 64,401 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All 4 tyres becoming close to limit

Front windows have a very dark tint

Idex plates changed before mot undertaken

Near sid erear tyre inner side wall wear damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2006 51,427 miles

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

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

nail in 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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B17 YOR is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B17 YOR, 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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B17 YOR is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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