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Y853 OTT

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,791 mi
Last recorded120,791 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 OTT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 120,791 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 120,791 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022

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

Outer drivers door handle defective

screen wash poor

Fail 26 Apr 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Outer drivers door handle defective

screen wash poor

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,739 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 106,739 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,522 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,988 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light in-operational

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 102,988 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light in-operational

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 99,922 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 99,922 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only both (3.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,894 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 96,894 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,657 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 89,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,736 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,541 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 85,007 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 83,948 miles

O/S/R Tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 83,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/R Tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,564 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 81,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 74,153 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 66,715 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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Y853 OTT is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y853 OTT, 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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Y853 OTT is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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