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Y551 EAH

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,274 mi
Last recorded123,274 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 EAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 123,274 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2018 123,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,116 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 115,114 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure headlamp wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure headlamp wiring (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,665 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,774 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,262 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,334 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 67,334 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,747 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,918 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,830 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 39,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,813 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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Y551 EAH is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y551 EAH, 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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Y551 EAH is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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