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Y642 SSO

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,156 mi
Last recorded117,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 SSO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of being ran flat, damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has welding repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 117,155 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested engine noisy, suspect waterpump bearing collapsed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rotten 2 or more places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of being ran flat, damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 104,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Disc, backing plate deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,375 miles

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 12 Feb 2014 86,375 miles

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

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

N/S/F metal brake pipe (feed to flexi hose) corroded

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

rear brake pipes (feeds to flexible hoses) corroded

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,007 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,962 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edge/s

Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,877 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edge/s

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,252 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,163 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 56,092 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,771 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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Y642 SSO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y642 SSO, 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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Y642 SSO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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