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Y609 ESF

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 ESF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 1-2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust rear hangers broken at silencers

Reverse lamps inop.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,232 miles

Both rear silencer hanger rubber mountings broken system still supported.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators going white. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant level warning lamp on.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,948 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lamps poor

n/s rear exhaust mount rear

o/s rear tyre soft

suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,948 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lamps poor

n/s rear exhaust mount rear

o/s rear tyre soft

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,608 miles

coolant warning light on

eml on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,115 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 79,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,336 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 78,366 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,308 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jul 2010 76,308 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,601 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 73,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 71,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,375 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,812 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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Y609 ESF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y609 ESF, 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 Y609 ESF registered?

Y609 ESF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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