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Y757 SBJ

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,699 mi
Last recorded144,699 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY757 SBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 144,699 miles

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 135,419 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 135,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 130,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,401 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 120,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,602 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,453 miles

abs light reset before test carried out

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,916 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 81,003 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,551 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,228 miles

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

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

engine pan and floor pans fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,704 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,952 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 28,952 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise: condensation in the nearside front headlamp

Advise: front brake discs wearing

Advise: nail in the nearside front tyre

Advise: offside rear door not operating on the unlock facility of the central locking

Advise: offside rear indicator becoming pale

Advise: offside rear tyre sidewall damaged and has a nail in the tread

Advise: rear brake discs wearing

Advise: steering column sealing boot in the engine compartment is insecure

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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Y757 SBJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y757 SBJ, 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 Y757 SBJ registered?

Y757 SBJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y757 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y757 SBJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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