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Y715 TGJ

2001 BMW X5

Green Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,236 mi
Last recorded123,236 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 TGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 123,236 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Possible suspension self leveling fault

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 123,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Possible suspension self leveling fault

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,235 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Possible suspension self leveling fault

Fail 25 Jan 2018 109,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Possible suspension self leveling fault

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,648 miles

Engine management light on

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

Screen has damage to nearside swept area, but not affecting view of the road

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,642 miles

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

Screen damaged at nearside, but not affecting view of the road

Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,710 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 92,710 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,060 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,211 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 84,138 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 84,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,926 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 81,910 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,566 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted/corroded at outer edges

slight play in rear subframe drivers side front bush

Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,775 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,066 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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Y715 TGJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y715 TGJ, 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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Y715 TGJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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