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Y742 YYX

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,173 mi
Last recorded50,173 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 50,173 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 50,000 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 49,794 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 49,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,636 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 48,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,429 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,429 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,975 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 45,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,431 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 42,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine oil too low

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,085 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 37,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 34,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,504 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 28,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2011 25,903 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,903 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,272 miles

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

offside and nearside front bumper loose/insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008

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

Pass 1 May 2007 14,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,037 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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Y742 YYX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y742 YYX, 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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Y742 YYX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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