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Y415 BPL

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 BPL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 95,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,760 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 69,331 miles

nsf tyre several cuts in tread and the sidewall but not exposing cords 2555518

poor n/s wiper

Fail 28 Nov 2018 69,331 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nsf tyre several cuts in tread and the sidewall but not exposing cords 2555518

poor n/s wiper

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 59,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 May 2016 46,994 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 46,431 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 45,450 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 44,516 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 44,516 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 43,138 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 41,249 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 41,249 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 39,545 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 39,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2009 37,198 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2007 31,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,614 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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Y415 BPL is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y415 BPL, 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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Y415 BPL is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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