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Y718 NVW

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 NVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

cv boots deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2010

all tyres worn on outside edges particularly rears

Fail 4 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres worn on outside edges particularly rears

Pass 29 May 2009 108,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 99,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 92,820 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 76,378 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 76,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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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Y718 NVW is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y718 NVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y718 NVW registered?

Y718 NVW is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y718 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y718 NVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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