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Y931 KSF

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,699 mi
Last recorded168,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 KSF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 168,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 168,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 157,678 miles

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2018

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2017
Pass 25 Apr 2016
Pass 17 Apr 2015
Pass 1 May 2014

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

offside and nearside brake pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 113,804 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 113,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 114,814 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 110,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 110,406 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 92,715 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,187 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 87,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 80,955 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 80,955 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,212 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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Y931 KSF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y931 KSF, 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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Y931 KSF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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