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Y704 HBO

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,370 mi
Last recorded144,370 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 HBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 143,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 143,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 139,986 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 139,986 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 134,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 133,751 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 133,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,126 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 128,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 122,307 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 114,483 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 114,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 111,676 miles

2 rear tyre worn 2m

rear brake pads worn 70 0/0

Pass 16 May 2008 108,545 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 108,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 100,672 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 100,345 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 84,584 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 84,584 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y704 HBO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y704 HBO, 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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Y704 HBO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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