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Y738 MVT

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,997 mi
Last recorded104,997 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 MVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 104,997 miles

N/s outer cv gaitor starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r bottom sidelamp inop

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 104,997 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s outer cv gaitor starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r bottom sidelamp inop

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 98,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

advice front nearside lower suspention arm bush not equal on arm advice no play on vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

advice front nearside lower suspention arm bush not equal on arm advice no play on vehicle

Pass 7 May 2010 93,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,967 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 59,616 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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Y738 MVT is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y738 MVT, 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 Y738 MVT registered?

Y738 MVT is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y738 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y738 MVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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