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Y756 SLH

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,646 mi
Last recorded84,646 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 SLH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 84,646 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres are heavily cracked plus also ripping up the tread. ie crabbing

engine oil leak

nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Rear subframe main bushes heavily worn but due to being covered a full inspection can not be taken

Fail 19 Apr 2022 78,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres are heavily cracked plus also ripping up the tread. ie crabbing

engine oil leak

nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Rear subframe main bushes heavily worn but due to being covered a full inspection can not be taken

Pass 19 Apr 2021 73,656 miles

oil leak

rear subframe bushes wearing, they will need attention at next service.

Fail 19 Apr 2021 73,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear subframe bushes wearing, they will need attention at next service.

Pass 15 Apr 2020 70,253 miles

Front tyres are cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 70,253 miles

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

Front tyres are cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,530 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres rubber is starting to crack

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,530 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres rubber is starting to crack

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,189 miles

Both of the rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,189 miles

Both of the rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,070 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,540 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 53,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,948 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,854 miles

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

Noise from rear brakes

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,018 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,673 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 38,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,170 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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Y756 SLH is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y756 SLH, 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 Y756 SLH registered?

Y756 SLH is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y756 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y756 SLH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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