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Y452 MBL

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,548 mi
Last recorded171,548 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 MBL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 171,548 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 171,548 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 167,161 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 163,326 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 163,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 159,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges ( not within measured area )

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2016 156,142 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre worn on both edges (not within measured area

Fail 12 Feb 2016 156,142 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre worn on both edges (not within measured area

Pass 21 Jan 2015 152,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 152,709 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 148,866 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 142,530 miles

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

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

half of centre stop light not working

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut-not to cords

Fail 16 Jan 2013 142,530 miles

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

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

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

half of centre stop light not working

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut-not to cords

Pass 26 Jan 2012 136,194 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

tyre outer side walls cut-not to cords

Fail 26 Jan 2012 136,194 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

tyre outer side walls cut-not to cords

Pass 16 Feb 2011 128,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 113,930 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 101,697 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 87,592 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades

Fail 11 Feb 2008 87,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades

Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,574 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 71,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 56,558 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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Y452 MBL is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 Y452 MBL, 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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Y452 MBL is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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