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Y615 UOS

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,302 mi
Last recorded139,302 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 UOS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 139,302 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2017 131,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Offside Front headlamp wet inside lens

brake pipes corroded

front disc backing plates corroded and holed

front reg plate cracked

large engine oil leak

o/s/f lower arm front bush perished

o/s/r bearing bar noisy

rear reg plate delaminating

slight play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Fail 12 Apr 2017 130,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. wheel and tyre are not the same size across the same axle (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers fitted

dashboard brake warning light on

front number plate cracked

major engine oil leak

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

passengers door mirror does not lock out

Pass 15 Apr 2016 119,149 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,045 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside front disc brake shield corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 109,045 miles

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

Offside 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 main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside front disc brake shield corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,810 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 101,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,938 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,700 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,932 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,932 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,159 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK TOP RUBBER BOOT SPLIT

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 11 Jun 2008 61,850 miles

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

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

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

near side door mirror glass damaged

off side rear tyer has cut in tread of tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2007 56,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,672 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 45,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y615 UOS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y615 UOS, 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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Y615 UOS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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