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Y628 KFJ

2001 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,793 mi
Last recorded142,793 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 KFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 142,793 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 135,476 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged/cut

Fail 5 Dec 2012 135,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly damaged/cuts

Pass 16 Dec 2011 127,390 miles

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

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

brake warning light illuminated.

front brakes pads wearing low

handbrake efficiency poor

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 115,739 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 103,754 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 103,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,454 miles

Both front push/pull arm,front rubber mountings cracking up.

Nearside rear hand slower to operate than offside on brake tester.

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

Slight play within offside of steering rack and suspension area.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,487 miles

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm LIMIT NOW.

Play in offside front lower outer ball joint.

Play within offside of steering rack.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,124 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 57,787 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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Y628 KFJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y628 KFJ, 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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Y628 KFJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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