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Y701 RLB

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,159 mi
Last recorded125,159 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 RLB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 125,159 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre also has low tread and is under-inflated 285/45/19 (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear sub-frame, nearside front bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear sub-frame, offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub-frame, nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub-frame, offside front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and offside front tyres 255/50/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,280 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 114,170 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,729 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,223 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,550 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 30 Aug 2012 89,550 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,341 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 86,290 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 82,589 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 79,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,922 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2007 60,139 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,904 miles

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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Y701 RLB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y701 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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What year was Y701 RLB registered?

Y701 RLB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y701 RLB safe to buy?

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