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Engine management light on.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside and nearside front exhaust flange nuts corroded and flanges slightly blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most suspension arm outer ball joint has slight free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most suspension arm outer ball joint has close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake performance weak.
Central Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
oil leak on engine
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy. Close to excessive. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split but still clears screen. (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy. Close to excessive. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished and smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split but still clears screen. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished and smooth on inner edge. Suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perished and smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perished and smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perished and smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perished and smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear tyres cracking between treads.
headlamps are slightly dull.
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to sensor. (3.5.1g)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to sensor. (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
headlamps are slightly dull.
rear tyres cracking between treads.
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake pads worn to approx. 3mm
rear tyres cracking between treads , becoming excessive.
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake pads worn to approx. 3mm
rear tyres cracking between treads , becoming excessive.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear tyres cracking between treads.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear tyres cracking between treads.
Both front wipers slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake pads worn to around 3-4mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Disabled controls fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering wheel assistor fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Disabled controls fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering wheel assistor fitted
Disabled throttle/brake controls fitted.
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Disabled throttle/brake controls fitted.
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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.C.1b)
front inner brake pads wearing low??
n/s front outer cv boot perished???
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Both front outer driveshaft boots are very perished.
N/S/R tyre worn on very inner edge.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R indicator bulb turning white.
O/S/R tyre very under inflated and has worn inner tread and sidewall.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y537 PWC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 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 Y537 PWC, 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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Y537 PWC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 3 August 2001.
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