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FFZ 577

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,291 mi
Last recorded134,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 577
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 134,291 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,365 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 125,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 9 Jan 2020 125,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 1 Feb 2019 142,072 miles

general corrosion on both front hubs & suspension components

under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2019 142,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on both front hubs & suspension components

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 122,821 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 122,821 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,773 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 120,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 118,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 108,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 107,933 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 107,933 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

e c u light on

Pass 19 May 2011 98,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 80,353 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,359 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 61,359 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,425 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 44,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 4 Aug 2005 35,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FFZ 577 is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FFZ 577, 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 FFZ 577 registered?

FFZ 577 is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is FFZ 577 safe to buy?

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