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Y598 SBD

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,394 mi
Last recorded88,394 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 SBD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit - change as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit - change as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2015 87,378 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 87,378 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 82,693 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 82,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,015 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 May 2011 75,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,916 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 71,916 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,050 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 70,046 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,967 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,616 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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Y598 SBD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y598 SBD, 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 Y598 SBD registered?

Y598 SBD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y598 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y598 SBD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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