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Y87 DKC

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

61,350 mi
Last recorded61,350 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 DKC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 61,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024
Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,630 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 61,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 61,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,311 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,143 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,229 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 58,660 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 58,673 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,660 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 112,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,317 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 115,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 112,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,296 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 106,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Dec 2008 103,128 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 98,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,592 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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Y87 DKC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y87 DKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y87 DKC registered?

Y87 DKC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y87 DKC safe to buy?

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