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Y79 VLD

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 VLD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,568 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,564 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 79,564 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 79,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,352 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 79,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 79,094 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,363 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,343 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,634 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 75,469 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 75,469 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,975 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 73,955 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 50,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 29,508 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 28,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,389 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 20,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,313 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,044 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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Y79 VLD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y79 VLD, 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 Y79 VLD registered?

Y79 VLD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y79 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 VLD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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