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Y451 VEU

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,769 mi
Last recorded173,769 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 VEU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 173,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s (4.4.3 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2018 173,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s (4.4.3 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 172,090 miles

Handbrake efficiency on just met.

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 20 Jul 2015 160,150 miles

Both head lights weak patterns and flat line

Coolant leak

Engine covers and tray fitted

Offside Rear Creak to suspension

Oil leak from steering rack

Oil leaks

Slight play off side rear anti roll bar drop link

Fail 16 Jul 2015

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

craek from rear suspension

headlamp pattern flat lined

leak from steering rack

oversills fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 146,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 30 Jun 2014 146,289 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 139,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Poor pattern nearside dipped beam

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 139,042 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Poor pattern nearside dipped beam

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 124,208 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 124,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 101,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,242 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,953 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 33,593 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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Y451 VEU is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y451 VEU, 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 Y451 VEU registered?

Y451 VEU is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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