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Y897 LUJ

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 LUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2022

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,715 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,557 miles

front suspention arm bushes soft

Fail 13 Dec 2012 79,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,986 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,507 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,480 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,204 miles

engine has large oil leak from n/s/

Fail 2 Feb 2009 62,170 miles

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

very bad oil leak on nearside

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,584 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 53,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 47,320 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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Y897 LUJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y897 LUJ, 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 Y897 LUJ registered?

Y897 LUJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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