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Y442 UGX

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

222,112 mi
Last recorded222,112 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 UGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 222,112 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 222,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 217,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall has cracks but not through to the cords

Fail 28 Apr 2020 217,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall has cracks but not through to the cords

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 209,411 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 202,194 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 202,064 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 193,820 miles

All brake pipes have been wax oiled not allowing full inspection

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 May 2016 186,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 178,016 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 168,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 160,151 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise handbrake travel

both rear calipers are damp unsure wheather leaking or spillage

Fail 9 May 2012 148,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 148,440 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2011 137,426 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 May 2011 137,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 24,884 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 124,873 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 111,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 97,109 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

possible fuel leak can not see due to engine covers

Pass 28 May 2007 82,916 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 70,569 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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Y442 UGX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y442 UGX, 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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What year was Y442 UGX registered?

Y442 UGX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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