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Y866 HOO

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,273 mi
Last recorded169,273 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 HOO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 169,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipes damp

Fail 25 Jun 2019 169,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipes damp

Pass 12 Jun 2018 161,271 miles

Front Inner brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 161,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 156,262 miles

N/S and O/S/F brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front Indicator bulb starting to fade to white

Offside Rear indicator appears dim

Power steering pipes damp

Rear Subframe rusty

Rear wiper arm pivot seized

Pass 30 Jun 2016 149,441 miles

centre rear exhaust cracked, slight leak

front to rear & n/s & o/s/f brake pipes rusty

headlamp aim pattern poor due to lenses

headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear subframe very rusty

rear wiper arm pivot seized

Fail 29 Jun 2016 149,441 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

centre rear exhaust cracked, slight leak

front to rear & n/s & o/s/f brake pipes rusty

headlamp aim pattern poor due to lenses

headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

rear subframe very rusty

rear wiper arm pivot seized

Pass 30 Jun 2015 142,363 miles

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

both front brake pipes rusty

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s reverse light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2015 142,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front brake pipes rusty

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2014 136,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front, front suspension arm inner bushes splitting

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

front brake pipes rusty

n/s reverse light not working

Fail 24 Jun 2014 136,173 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front, front suspension arm inner bushes splitting

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

front brake pipes rusty

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

n/s reverse light not working

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low & worn low on inner edge & badly perished & cracking

parking brake lever reserve travel poor

Pass 25 Jun 2013 130,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front bottom front arm outer bushes splitting

both front indicator bulbs fading to white

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front to rear brake pipes rusting

n/s & o/s/f brake pipes rusting

rear subframe rusting

rear tyres perished & wearing low on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2013 130,864 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front bottom front arm outer bushes splitting

both front indicator bulbs fading to white

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front to rear brake pipes rusting

n/s & o/s/f brake pipes rusting

rear subframe rusting

rear tyres perished & wearing low on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 124,991 miles

Advise on play in steering rack side arms.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 118,401 miles

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

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

front indicator bulbs fading to white

n/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping

o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2011 118,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front indicator bulbs fading to white

n/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping

o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2010 112,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 102,518 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 91,177 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 91,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 79,820 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 79,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 May 2006 67,842 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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Y866 HOO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y866 HOO, 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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Y866 HOO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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