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Y96 TJB

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,018 mi
Last recorded97,018 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 TJB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 97,018 miles

movement in both rear suspension stabiliser arms

offside lower tail lamp inop.

rear subframe mounting bushes split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessivr movement.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 82,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessivr movement.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,914 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 67,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 56,467 miles

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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Y96 TJB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y96 TJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y96 TJB registered?

Y96 TJB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y96 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 TJB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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