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Y768 MJM

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,821 mi
Last recorded133,821 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 MJM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 133,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Fail 8 Feb 2019 133,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 10 Jan 2018 126,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 119,461 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 119,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 108,368 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 108,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,220 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 88,220 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,923 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 65,090 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,927 miles

damage to off side front tyre sidewall

play in ofside front steering

Fail 26 Mar 2009 51,923 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to off side front tyre sidewall

play in ofside front steering

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,749 miles

of side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,749 miles

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

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

of side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,985 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,253 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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Y768 MJM is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y768 MJM, 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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Y768 MJM is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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