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Y807 YOA

2001 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,890 mi
Last recorded168,890 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 YOA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 168,890 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 166,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 163,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 159,002 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 158,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster damaged (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 155,415 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 155,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012

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

front discs in poor condition

large "clunk" from rear when braking, no movement found in any bushes or arms in test

osf seat belt has purpose damage but not affecting strength

Fail 18 Jul 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

large "clunk" from rear when braking, no movement found in any bushes or arms in test

osf seat belt has purpose damage but not affecting strength

Pass 19 Mar 2011 103,132 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 103,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front door outer handle intermittantly faulty

Fail 9 Feb 2009 87,378 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 63,402 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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Y807 YOA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y807 YOA, 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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Y807 YOA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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