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Y606 MRO

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 MRO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017

Offside Rear Tyre deep cut outer sidewall no cords exposed.

Fail 10 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre deep cut outer sidewall no cords exposed.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 128,775 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pad low warning sensor insecure.

Nearside Front Door mirror insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge and sidewall surface damage.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 128,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Obligatory mirror insecure Casing broken and glass insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Ratchet not engaging (slipping when engaged) (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pad low warning sensor insecure.

Nearside Front Door mirror insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge and sidewall surface damage.

Pass 1 Jun 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/front door mirror casing insecure.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspect power steering fluid leak. engine cover and under trays fitted. needs examination.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/front door mirror casing insecure.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspect power steering fluid leak. engine cover and under trays fitted. needs examination.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 118,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 118,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 113,913 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 113,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 105,440 miles

N/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed

Fail 2 Dec 2010 96,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 96,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,521 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 68,521 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

nearside mirror (casing) insecure

Pass 3 May 2006 57,063 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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Y606 MRO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y606 MRO, 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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Y606 MRO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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