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Y427 CLJ

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,458 mi
Last recorded146,458 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 CLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 146,458 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,497 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 143,219 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 139,112 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,691 miles

nearside front side window appears to be excessively tinted

offside front side window appearsto be excssively tinted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 129,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front side window appears to be excessively tinted

offside front side window appearsto be excssively tinted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 123,833 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 116,542 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 109,521 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,148 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 103,101 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,759 miles

o/s/f antiroll bar drop link dust shield split

Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,759 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/f antiroll bar drop link dust shield split

Pass 7 May 2010 71,385 miles

n/s/r exhaust mount deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,657 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 60,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,952 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,576 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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Y427 CLJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y427 CLJ, 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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Y427 CLJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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