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Y561 LFG

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,336 mi
Last recorded148,336 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 LFG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 148,336 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 138,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 132,498 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 138,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/side front tyre has heavy wear on innervtread

o/side front tyre has very heavy wear on inner tread recommend replacement

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,129 miles

The park brake requires service or repair.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 121,259 miles

Both rear tyres very heavily worn on inner treads

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

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 121,259 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both rear tyres very heavily worn on inner treads

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

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,520 miles

Both rear tyres woen on inner treads

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,414 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 102,414 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 95,021 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 95,020 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,300 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 86,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 76,505 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 75,884 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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Y561 LFG is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y561 LFG, 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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Y561 LFG is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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