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Y963 UGW

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 UGW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS/OS (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019
Pass 11 Sep 2018 129,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 127,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,430 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014
Pass 4 Jul 2013 113,589 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 112,579 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 105,828 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 105,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Jul 2010 95,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009
Fail 19 Jun 2009

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side rear tyre bald on inner edge also on 2mm nail in tread

Pass 2 May 2008 74,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sill covers fitted and covers fitted front to rear under vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,173 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn in centre and inner edge

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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Y963 UGW is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y963 UGW, 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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Y963 UGW is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y963 UGW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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