MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,012 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front coil springs corroded
n/s/f n/s/r tyre worn
oil leak
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)
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
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT SHOWING
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS
1) tyres 255 50 19 fronts 285 45 19 rears 2) underbody and outer saillk covers fitted 3) brake circuit warning light ON!
Front and rear brake pads wearing
Nearside front tyre close to limit
Nearside rear tyre close ot limit
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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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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