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Y848 VBK

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

279,983 mi
Last recorded279,983 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 VBK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 279,983 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both inner rear lamps Slightly defective

Pass 24 Aug 2017 232,784 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 221,191 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 217,464 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 217,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 209,129 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 29 Oct 2013 195,116 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 179,966 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 164,593 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 150,957 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 23 Oct 2009 134,916 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 120,529 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 106,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,899 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 72,685 miles

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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 VBK is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VBK, 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 Y848 VBK registered?

Y848 VBK is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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