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Y737 ULB

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 ULB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 117,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,652 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 9 May 2015 103,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 103,555 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 99,582 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 93,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,053 miles

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

offside front brake sensor wireing loom bracket insecure

windscreen washers provide little washer fluid to windscreen

Pass 10 May 2011 81,701 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 81,667 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,450 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2010 75,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2009 69,594 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 69,594 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,146 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 57,076 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 50,642 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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Y737 ULB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y737 ULB, 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 Y737 ULB registered?

Y737 ULB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y737 ULB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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