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MLZ 5997

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 5997
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,012 miles

both front coil springs corroded

n/s/f n/s/r tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2016 155,292 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 109,091 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 98,752 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 90,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 90,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 81,722 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 81,722 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,043 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 79,041 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT SHOWING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,595 miles

1) tyres 255 50 19 fronts 285 45 19 rears 2) underbody and outer saillk covers fitted 3) brake circuit warning light ON!

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,550 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Nearside rear tyre close ot limit

Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,359 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 26,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,528 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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MLZ 5997 is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLZ 5997, 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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MLZ 5997 is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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