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Y416 ULC

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

124,750 mi
Last recorded124,750 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 ULC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 124,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 124,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 116,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,228 miles

Corrosion on O/S/F metal brake pipe

Heavey corrosion on N/S/F metal brake pipe

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 111,288 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Corrosion on O/S/F metal brake pipe

Heavey corrosion on N/S/F metal brake pipe

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,339 miles

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

both front metal brake pipes corroded,(where they join front flexi hoses)

both front tyres excessively cracked

engine cover and undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre on 3.5mm and worn on inner edge

oil leak

tyres on front axle are a different size to tyres on rear axle

Fail 2 Sep 2015 105,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front metal brake pipes corroded,(where they join front flexi hoses)

both front tyres excessively cracked

engine cover and undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre on 3.5mm and worn on inner edge

oil leak

tyres on front axle are a different size to tyres on rear axle

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,353 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 101,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 97,754 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to crack in tread

Fail 31 Aug 2013 97,754 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. no cords showing

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. no cords showing

Fail 4 Sep 2012 93,514 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. no cords showing

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. no cords showing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,335 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 88,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 76,998 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,997 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,476 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 70,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,965 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,574 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 48,574 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 39,497 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y416 ULC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 Y416 ULC, 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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Y416 ULC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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