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L700 PAL

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,931 mi
Last recorded104,931 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 PAL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 104,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 104,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 101,281 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2018 93,844 miles

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

both front lower front wish bone arms have play

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,822 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both rear (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Feb 2017 91,800 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both rear (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,607 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear lights slightly dim due to tinted lights

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,684 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

edge wear on n/s/f tyre

o/s/f door panel loose

Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,683 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

edge wear on n/s/f tyre

o/s/f door panel loose

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 27,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,610 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,536 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 24,030 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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L700 PAL is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L700 PAL, 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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L700 PAL is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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