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Y91 MCS

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,804 mi
Last recorded59,804 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 MCS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,804 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,004 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 57,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 53,112 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,822 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,324 miles

Offside rear tyre outerwall has couple of cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,872 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 MCS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y91 MCS, 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 Y91 MCS registered?

Y91 MCS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y91 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y91 MCS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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