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Y873 FBD

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,659 mi
Last recorded150,659 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 FBD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 150,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 150,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 150,651 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 139,668 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 127,788 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,108 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2015 117,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 106,760 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,274 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads quite worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,070 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 60,710 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 60,710 miles

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

n/s rear seatbelt not fully tested child seat fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,103 miles

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

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 16 Aug 2006 40,360 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 40,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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Y873 FBD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y873 FBD, 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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Y873 FBD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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