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Y688 UGH

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,930 mi
Last recorded167,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 UGH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 167,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 162,297 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 162,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 155,034 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 147,620 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 141,305 miles

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

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

Front back plates corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,169 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 137,167 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 133,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 127,909 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 119,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 111,378 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012
Fail 23 Aug 2012

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 99,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 92,754 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 91,981 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 79,001 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 58,508 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 37,052 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 37,040 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 UGH is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UGH, 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 UGH is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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