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Y696 RLB

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,846 mi
Last recorded128,846 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 RLB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,846 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,763 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,689 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met. reading 17% requirement to pass 16%

Fail 9 Sep 2016 111,686 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking rubber pipe to metal pipe union (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

parking brake efficiency only just met. reading 17% requirement to pass 16%

Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,012 miles

oil leak & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 84,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,340 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,812 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,294 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyre side walls craking

offside front suspension ride hight sensor broken.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 70,294 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyre side walls craking

offside front suspension ride hight sensor broken.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,887 miles

airbag light on

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,874 miles

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

airbag light on

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,217 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,731 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y696 RLB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y696 RLB, 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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Y696 RLB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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