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Y704 PGS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 PGS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017
Fail 1 Aug 2017

Nearside 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 23 Aug 2016
Fail 22 Aug 2016

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015
Fail 5 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 10,442 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 10,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,910 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,536 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,648 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 75,665 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 75,662 miles

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

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Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,581 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,946 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 69,761 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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Y704 PGS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PGS, 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 Y704 PGS registered?

Y704 PGS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y704 PGS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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