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Y728 BLB

2001 BMW X5

Bronze Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,433 mi
Last recorded74,433 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 BLB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,433 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 74,433 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlights deteriorated

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Nov 2019 68,443 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged very small amount (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front headlamps beam patern weak

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,667 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 66,661 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all 4 tyre cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2016 64,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

small chips in windscreen, tyres deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2016 64,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

small chips in windscreen, tyres deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2016 64,069 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 60,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Fail 16 May 2013 60,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 21 May 2012 58,346 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 58,346 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 55,220 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 55,220 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 52,780 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 49,065 miles

Spare tyre missing

Fail 12 May 2009 49,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre missing

Pass 20 May 2008 46,234 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 42,855 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 36,201 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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Y728 BLB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y728 BLB, 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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Y728 BLB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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