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Y91 CBA

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,319 mi
Last recorded178,319 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 CBA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 178,319 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 175,933 miles

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 175,931 miles

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Nsf osf (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 169,700 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 169,650 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Nsf osf all four (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 167,728 miles

Both front inner pads low

Both rear pads low

Nearside front suspention arm ball joint has play

Nearside upper rear suspention arm has slight play in ball joint

Offside front bottem ball joint has slight play

Offside front cv boot has a slight split in boot

center exhaust pipe clamp broken

Pass 23 Feb 2016 161,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 148,805 miles

EML light on

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr and osr axle bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Fail 17 Feb 2015

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr and osr axle bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

osf inner wheel arch cover fouling on coil spring

Pass 3 Jan 2014 138,082 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 124,100 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 124,100 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 120,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 120,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 118,871 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 118,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT BUT EXPOSING CORDS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Fail 1 Aug 2008 104,149 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 88,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 88,166 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,482 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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Y91 CBA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y91 CBA, 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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Y91 CBA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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