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MEZ 2838

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,523 mi
Last recorded98,523 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 2838
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 98,523 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 97,531 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 96,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 95,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,741 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 115,741 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 110,231 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 90,001 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MEZ 2838 is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MEZ 2838, 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

How do I check the history of MEZ 2838?

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What year was MEZ 2838 registered?

MEZ 2838 is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is MEZ 2838 safe to buy?

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