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Y761 BWN

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,251 mi
Last recorded112,251 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 BWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 112,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 112,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,989 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 101,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyre treads wearing low

n/s front tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,480 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 91,117 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,376 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 76,121 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,677 miles

alternator belt cracked

nearside front thrust rod bush slightly worn

offside front thrust rod bush slightly worn

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 69,677 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

alternator belt cracked

nearside front thrust rod bush slightly worn

offside front thrust rod bush slightly worn

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,821 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 62,821 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 58,900 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 58,900 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,309 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 53,309 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 46,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 38,815 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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Y761 BWN is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y761 BWN, 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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Y761 BWN is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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