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Y926 LDV

2001 BMW X5

Blue Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,704 mi
Last recorded143,704 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 LDV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 143,704 miles

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

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

both beam patterns require attention soon

both front head lamps lenses faded slightly

both rear inner light lenses faded slightly

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear seat belt claspe sticking slightly

opaque sunstrip fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2013 143,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

both beam patterns require attention soon

both front head lamps lenses faded slightly

both rear inner light lenses faded slightly

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

opaque sunstrip fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 130,710 miles

front tie rod bushes worn movement

rear braking discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 123,430 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 123,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 94,153 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Dec 2008 94,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front tyres worn on outside edge

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 84,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,304 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 77,304 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,067 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 69,783 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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Y926 LDV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y926 LDV, 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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Y926 LDV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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