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N6 AVB

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,026 mi
Last recorded158,026 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 AVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 158,026 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

inner rack joint has play

Pass 28 Sep 2015 150,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 150,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both very front arms bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

vehicle covered in undertrays

Pass 28 Oct 2014 143,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 137,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 130,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 118,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 113,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,008 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 99,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,026 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 80,188 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 73,916 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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N6 AVB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N6 AVB, 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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What year was N6 AVB registered?

N6 AVB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is N6 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 AVB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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