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Y948 SWR

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,353 mi
Last recorded142,353 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 SWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 142,353 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

parking brake efficiency only just met. requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 May 2015 137,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 118,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 114,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 108,370 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 103,819 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 74,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 94,384 miles

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

Offside front inner c.v. boot isecure

Fail 27 Nov 2009 94,384 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside front inner c.v. boot isecure

Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,738 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 80,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,322 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 71,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,832 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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Y948 SWR is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y948 SWR, 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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What year was Y948 SWR registered?

Y948 SWR is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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