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Y691 YYX

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 140,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 139,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 138,226 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 138,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 135,022 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,416 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Oct 2016 128,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 122,926 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 119,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 111,269 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 111,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 105,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 95,472 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,713 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,410 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,037 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 51,617 miles

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

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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Y691 YYX 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 Y691 YYX, 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 Y691 YYX registered?

Y691 YYX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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