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Y947 JEO

2001 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,354 mi
Last recorded197,354 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 JEO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 197,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 181,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 10 Sep 2015 163,929 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake hose retaining clip missing

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber split but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside steering rack gaiter twisted and out of shape but not split

Fail 9 Sep 2015 163,929 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front flexi brake hose retaining clip missing

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber split but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside steering rack gaiter twisted and out of shape but not split

Pass 20 Nov 2014 160,058 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 160,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 157,370 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 153,500 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 18 Aug 2012 153,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 148,886 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 148,883 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 135,249 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 135,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 123,977 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 123,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 107,800 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 107,800 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 97,953 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 97,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 97,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y947 JEO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y947 JEO, 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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Y947 JEO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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