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Y834 LBA

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,807 mi
Last recorded127,807 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 127,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 117,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 111,009 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,802 miles

Front tyres 3 mm

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 100,240 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,122 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 90,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,484 miles

front + rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,610 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 78,610 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,661 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 74,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,281 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 69,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,241 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering column lower mount worn

steering shaft close to chassis leg

Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight free play in steering

steering shaft touching chassis leg

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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Y834 LBA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y834 LBA, 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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Y834 LBA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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