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Y848 AES

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,602 mi
Last recorded111,602 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 AES
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,602 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective center box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 111,602 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front plate damaged (0.1 (d))

Indicator switch inoperative stalk broken indicators cant be used (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached O\S\F lower rear arm major play.. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective center box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear, part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front axle,nearside,lower,rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle,both sides,upper,rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lenses damaged/pitted. poor headlamp aim

park brake effort borderline pass

Fail 20 Aug 2020 88,019 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear inner arches at rear cradle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear, part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front axle,nearside,lower,rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle,both sides,upper,rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lenses damaged/pitted. poor headlamp aim

park brake effort borderline pass

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,522 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,814 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,209 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inners (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs backing plates heavily corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2017 81,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose combi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose combi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inners (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs backing plates heavily corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,244 miles

both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,233 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteroirated lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,345 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,420 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 66,163 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,182 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 63,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,514 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,927 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,761 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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Y848 AES is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y848 AES, 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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Y848 AES is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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