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Y694 VFF

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,387 mi
Last recorded92,387 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY694 VFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 76,699 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 76,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,035 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,316 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 68,315 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 65,222 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

bonnet release sticking

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,981 miles

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,318 miles

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

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

unablr to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,305 miles

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

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

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

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

unablr to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,985 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 50,649 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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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Y694 VFF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y694 VFF, 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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Y694 VFF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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