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Y908 FCY

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,785 mi
Last recorded77,785 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 FCY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,785 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,213 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,857 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,246 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,408 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 52,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,235 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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Y908 FCY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y908 FCY, 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 Y908 FCY registered?

Y908 FCY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y908 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y908 FCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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