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Y975 YMO

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,476 mi
Last recorded151,476 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 YMO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 151,476 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 151,465 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 179,224 miles

Nearside Rear Frame mounts parting

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 179,222 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Frame mounts parting

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 169,956 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 169,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 160,630 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 151,215 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 151,211 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 148,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 138,912 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to the side wall

The handrake rachet feels slightly worn, but still works

Fail 25 Nov 2009 127,222 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 127,222 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 103,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,474 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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Y975 YMO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y975 YMO, 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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Y975 YMO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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