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Y837 CLA

2001 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

175,168 mi
Last recorded175,168 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 CLA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 175,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 175,167 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users big coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens faded, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens faded, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 170,652 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 170,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 167,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs Inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 160,838 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear on 2mm. - STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 153,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 143,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 135,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush nearside and offside front inner mounts (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 126,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,245 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,398 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 92,213 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,686 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 84,686 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,916 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,069 miles

Air bag warning light staying on

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,666 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,297 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 49,210 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,587 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 36,225 miles

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

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

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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Y837 CLA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y837 CLA, 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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What year was Y837 CLA registered?

Y837 CLA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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