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Y98 HPD

2001 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,263 mi
Last recorded151,263 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 HPD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 151,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SUGGEST REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp mount broken - lamp secure and pattern not affected

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 140,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 133,669 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms forward bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 133,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms forward bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 127,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 122,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished /small splits in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 117,384 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edge

Handbrake has only just met requirement may need adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,835 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met on decelometer test

Fail 5 Mar 2018 105,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

handbrake efficiency only just met on decelometer test

Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,892 miles

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking in treads

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,145 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 96,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2014 93,570 miles

n/s/r tyre inner tread cut no cords showing

Pass 3 May 2013 91,698 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 89,990 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,280 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 85,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 83,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,183 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,882 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 71,244 miles

Nearside 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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Y98 HPD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y98 HPD, 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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Y98 HPD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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