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Y861 OGS

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 OGS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 144,945 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 144,933 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 134,011 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 134,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,376 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,099 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 118,099 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 112,895 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 108,335 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 108,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 102,385 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,368 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 96,595 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 96,577 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 89,818 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 89,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 56,992 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 56,950 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y861 OGS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y861 OGS, 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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Y861 OGS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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