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Y539 CAH

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 CAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,866 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,137 miles

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,137 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,380 miles

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

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

parking brake just above efficiency

Fail 9 Apr 2010 60,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

parking brake just above efficiency

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,009 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,192 miles

Both rear discs corroded.

N/S/F brake pipe to flexi hose corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,065 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both mirror body slightly loose and n/s mirror glass dicolead

Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,065 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both mirror body slightly loose and n/s mirror glass dicolead

Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,433 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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Y539 CAH is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y539 CAH, 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 Y539 CAH registered?

Y539 CAH is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y539 CAH safe to buy?

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