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Y688 TNC

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,143 mi
Last recorded136,143 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 TNC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 136,143 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Left bank missfiring (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly down to wire (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Self levelling suspension failure warning lamp on

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement excessive camber on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Transmission fault

Pass 2 Apr 2019 127,485 miles

Lower floor trays fitted obscuring some test items

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front Outer tyre cracking on sidewall

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,852 miles

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Apr 2017 119,843 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,316 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,102 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2013 103,102 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 82,005 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 81,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,166 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,338 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 60,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 50,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y688 TNC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y688 TNC, 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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Y688 TNC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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