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Y873 MRR

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,563 mi
Last recorded168,563 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 MRR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 168,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 164,865 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 158,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 153,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 146,898 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 138,483 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 130,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe is starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,302 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 96,266 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 85,430 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 85,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,693 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2006 68,607 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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Y873 MRR is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MRR, 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 MRR is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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