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Y828 PTF

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

325,114 mi
Last recorded325,114 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 PTF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 325,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened especially nearside corner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 307,925 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undersealed in places, limited vision to access condition.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 288,881 miles

Offside front & rear tyres wearing in inner edge

Rear sub frame corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2017 288,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Wiper split

Offside front & rear tyres wearing in inner edge

Rear sub frame corroding

Pass 26 May 2016 272,654 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge + perishing

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2015 257,212 miles

N/s/f flexi brake hose perrished reccomend changing at next service

N/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease (reccommend replacing clips at next servicce)

N/s/f outer driveshaft rubber gaitor split and leaking grease (recommend changing at next service)

O/s/f and n/s/f brake discs mudguard corroded to excess ( reccommend changing at next service)

O/s/f flexi brake hose perrished and reccommend changing at next service

O/s/r lower suspension rose joints worn and siezed in worn position thus effecting the camber ange of wheel (replacement required at next service))

O/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge (recommend changing at neext service)

Pass 30 May 2014 241,130 miles

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

fault with nearside rear suspension, advise attention asap!

front backplates corroded

srs light tempremental..

Fail 29 May 2014 241,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on

fault with nearside rear suspension, advise attention asap!

front backplates corroded

Pass 3 May 2013

Air bag light off at time of test but resistances in system vary from acceptable , if light comes back on then system with be inactive

Metal brake pipe running over rear axle getting corroded (Sprayed with oil)

N/s/r light unit connections corroded (reccommend replacement unit for long lasting repair)

O/s/f brake backplate weather shield badly corroded

Oil leak from engine area

Rear no plate poor condition

Fail 2 May 2013

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Metal brake pipe running over rear axle getting corroded (Sprayed with oil)

O/s/f brake backplate weather shield badly corroded

Oil leak from engine area

Rear no plate poor condition

Pass 3 May 2012 202,657 miles

airbag light on(failure item under new regs due in summer 2012)

front exhaust bracket,central bolt corroded away

nearside front outer cv boot starting to perish

front tyres worn out on inside edge,advise renewing asap(255/50/19)(inner 1/8th of contact tread totally bald but not testable)

Pass 6 May 2011
Fail 5 May 2011

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 169,021 miles

corrosion in brake pipe over rear axle

corrosion in rear cross-member

stone chips in screen

underside covered in plastic,condition unknown

Fail 20 May 2010 169,021 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

corrosion in brake pipe over rear axle

corrosion in rear cross-member

front pad condition unknown,limited vision

stone chips in screen

underside covered in plastic,condition unknown

Pass 29 May 2009 153,896 miles

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread

N/s/r tyre on legal limit

O/s/r tyree on legal limit

Fail 29 May 2009 153,896 miles

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

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

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread

N/s/r tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/s/r tyree on legal limit

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 139,728 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 139,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 123,932 miles

Front no plate cracked

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 17 Apr 2007 123,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front no plate cracked

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 May 2006 107,897 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 107,897 miles

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

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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Y828 PTF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y828 PTF, 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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Y828 PTF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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