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Y709 MCD

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,568 mi
Last recorded136,568 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 MCD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,568 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 136,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

front bumper insecure

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 128,960 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,649 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 87,649 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 74,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,695 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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Y709 MCD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y709 MCD, 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 Y709 MCD registered?

Y709 MCD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y709 MCD safe to buy?

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