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X801 NSS

2000 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW X593,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX801 NSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,216 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 115,210 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,106 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,299 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 104,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Plastic over sills fitted to both sides

Fail 10 Jun 2010 95,603 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Plastic over sills fitted to both sides

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,186 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,186 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 85,031 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 85,018 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,518 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 76,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,413 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 57,920 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 57,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X801 NSS is a 2000 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 93,162 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X801 NSS, 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 26 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X801 NSS is a 2000 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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