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Y437 YYX

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,196 mi
Last recorded114,196 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,196 miles

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

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

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

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Fail 7 Jan 2017 114,196 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,661 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 100,386 miles

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

movement in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 29 Apr 2014 100,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

movement in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,984 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,982 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 89,052 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 89,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust mountings perrished

handbrake on legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,363 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 84,363 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,520 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,520 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 72,277 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 72,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,309 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 64,309 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 48,712 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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Y437 YYX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y437 YYX, 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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Y437 YYX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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