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Y968 JGN

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

168,004 mi
Last recorded168,004 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 JGN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 168,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 158,999 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre perished and close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2017 148,699 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Engine oil low prior to testing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front mounting bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner rim weld repaired

Oil leak Engine ()

Plastic outer sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2016 148,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Engine oil low prior to testing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front mounting bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner rim weld repaired

Oil leak Engine ()

Plastic outer sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Offside front and rear tyres have splitting inner sidewalls

Pass 22 Dec 2015 136,288 miles

ENGIN COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 22 Dec 2015 136,282 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 123,311 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension surfaces, surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 117,379 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

rear suspension surfaces surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 110,932 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 110,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,062 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 105,062 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 101,487 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 101,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 98,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 92,439 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 92,438 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2007

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2006

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

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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Y968 JGN is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y968 JGN, 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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Y968 JGN is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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