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Y83 AKM

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,734 mi
Last recorded57,734 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 AKM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 57,734 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,698 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front level sensor linkage broken

Low level of the engine oil

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

both wing mirrors slightly insecure

offside rear brake is sticking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,172 miles

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

advise both rear tyres wear on inside edges

advise tyre wear on outer edge n/s/f

Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,172 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres wear on inside edges

advise tyre wear on outer edge n/s/f

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,722 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 30,609 miles

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

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

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

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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Y83 AKM is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y83 AKM, 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 Y83 AKM registered?

Y83 AKM is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y83 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y83 AKM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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