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Y946 GYA

2001 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,654 mi
Last recorded145,654 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 GYA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 145,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Temporary fuel fill cap fitted MOT approved

Under guards fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2022 145,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Temporary fuel fill cap fitted MOT approved

Under guards fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2021 143,953 miles

NSR/OSR fog lamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Height sensing arm coming into contact with other suspension component

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To centre of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Rear suspension & suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 143,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet release handle missing & cable damaged

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Height sensing arm coming into contact with other suspension component

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To centre of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Rear suspension & suspension components corroded

Unable to open boot door. No Items of the MOT test procedure to inspected inside.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 139,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 128,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Plastic under tray fitted & obscuring full inspection of some components

Rear General surface corrosion to sub-frame & suspension components

Fail 24 Aug 2017 128,338 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Plastic under tray fitted & obscuring full inspection of some components

Rear General surface corrosion to sub-frame & suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,335 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dogs cage ()

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 124,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dogs cage ()

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 118,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 111,452 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 98,702 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 98,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 92,446 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight oil leak from N/S/F inner cv boot

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,372 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,628 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 71,603 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,221 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 64,221 miles

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

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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Y946 GYA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y946 GYA, 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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Y946 GYA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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