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Y917 UUJ

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,611 mi
Last recorded163,611 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 UUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 163,611 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 151,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 144,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 144,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,906 miles

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

Nearside front headlight lense cracked

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 132,906 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front headlight lense cracked

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 120,810 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 118,857 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 118,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 107,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,083 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 101,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 101,840 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,429 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 54,117 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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Y917 UUJ is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y917 UUJ, 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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Y917 UUJ is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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