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J888 BRS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,427 mi
Last recorded124,427 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 BRS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 124,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 130,880 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2014 115,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,311 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 104,304 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,324 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 93,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,809 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 78,845 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 78,845 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,616 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 59,886 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 59,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2006 54,724 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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J888 BRS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J888 BRS, 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 J888 BRS registered?

J888 BRS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is J888 BRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 BRS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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