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Y871 PCB

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,306 mi
Last recorded98,306 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 PCB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 98,306 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 86,969 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Fail 29 May 2014 86,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 28 May 2013 79,771 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 May 2012
Pass 27 May 2011 64,564 miles

rearoff side tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2010 58,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 58,604 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 50,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 46,009 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 42,211 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,839 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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Y871 PCB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y871 PCB, 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 Y871 PCB registered?

Y871 PCB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y871 PCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 PCB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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