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B7 BSO

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,041 mi
Last recorded147,041 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BSO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 147,041 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 141,510 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 126,891 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 116,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,786 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 95,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,895 miles

advanced wear on n/s lower ball joint

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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B7 BSO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B7 BSO, 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 B7 BSO registered?

B7 BSO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is B7 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 BSO shows 9 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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