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Y744 PLA

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,378 mi
Last recorded102,378 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 PLA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,378 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres bald on inner edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

discs rusty

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 99,649 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 99,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,877 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2015 91,877 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,589 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2013 91,589 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2013 91,589 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2011 85,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2010 80,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 8 Dec 2010 80,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 5 Dec 2009 73,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 68,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

drive belt perished and cracked

offside wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

drive belt perished and cracked

offside wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 5 Dec 2007 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/r/s fog lamp lens slight crack

Fail 5 Dec 2007 58,929 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/r/s fog lamp lens slight crack

Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,437 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 50,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,232 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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Y744 PLA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y744 PLA, 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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Y744 PLA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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