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Y856 UOS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,140 mi
Last recorded124,140 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 UOS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 124,140 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front 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 18 Jun 2013 135,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 117,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 113,757 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2009
Fail 19 Mar 2009

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2008 67,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,824 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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Y856 UOS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y856 UOS, 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 Y856 UOS registered?

Y856 UOS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y856 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 UOS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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