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Y5 SAB

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 SAB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021
Fail 2 Dec 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 161,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 152,865 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 142,462 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,408 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 114,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,411 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 106,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,076 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,251 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 82,249 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,569 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,462 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 59,462 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,314 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,890 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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Y5 SAB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y5 SAB, 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 Y5 SAB registered?

Y5 SAB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y5 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 SAB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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