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Y656 LCS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,261 mi
Last recorded129,261 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 LCS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 129,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

self leveling suspension light on

Fail 7 Oct 2011 129,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

self leveling suspension light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 122,711 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 114,188 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 99,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 86,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 65,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 65,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 62,100 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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Y656 LCS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y656 LCS, 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 Y656 LCS registered?

Y656 LCS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y656 LCS safe to buy?

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