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Y982 NLF

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,832 mi
Last recorded147,832 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 NLF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 147,832 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 147,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 130,913 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyre inner treads getting low.

child seat fitted nearside rear.

oil leak.

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 119,460 miles

engine/transmission/diff oil leaks

various rear brake pipes corroded

various rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 29 May 2015 119,459 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine/transmission/diff oil leaks

various rear brake pipes corroded

various rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 1 Mar 2014 102,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Feb 2013 90,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,476 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,223 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 49,870 miles

front and rear tyre's different size's'285/45/111w on rear 255/55/r19 103v front

front driverside tyre low advise 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,461 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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Y982 NLF is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y982 NLF, 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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Y982 NLF is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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