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Y96 WDV

2001 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,941 mi
Last recorded143,941 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 WDV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 143,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 143,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 126,652 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

plastic outer sill cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 121,948 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,094 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 112,391 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 112,375 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,674 miles

Oil leak

movement in steering rack offside

Fail 28 Sep 2011 104,672 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

movement in steering rack offside

rear brake disc's are in very poor condition

Pass 28 May 2010 99,702 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2010 99,702 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 92,002 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 85,144 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)

both rear tyres on legal limit.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,605 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 64,321 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 64,321 miles

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

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 WDV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WDV, 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 Y96 WDV registered?

Y96 WDV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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