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Y72 FNH

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,706 mi
Last recorded166,706 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 FNH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 166,706 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 166,706 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 147,313 miles

brake lining warning lamp on(possible linings low)

engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of treadwall

Fail 28 Jun 2013 147,313 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake lining warning lamp on(possible linings low)

engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of treadwall

Pass 30 Jun 2012 143,511 miles

O/S/F DOOR IS A BIT STIFF

Pass 21 Apr 2011 131,812 miles

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 22 May 2010 162,026 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 162,026 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 158,700 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 145,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 122,081 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 122,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 118,777 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 109,049 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y72 FNH is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y72 FNH, 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 Y72 FNH registered?

Y72 FNH is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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