MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,056 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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under side of vehicle has plastic shields fitted making inspection difficult
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
under side of vehicle has plastic shields fitted making inspection difficult
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y981 BLB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y981 BLB, 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 Y981 BLB registered?
Y981 BLB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 14 June 2001.
Is Y981 BLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y981 BLB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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