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Y995 SCT

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,658 mi
Last recorded152,658 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 SCT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 152,658 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 152,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 143,143 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 138,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 134,058 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 130,645 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 128,090 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 128,084 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 125,608 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 125,598 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

SURFACE CO9RROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 125,598 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SURFACE CO9RROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 122,361 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2014 122,361 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 119,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 115,211 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 115,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 100,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,066 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 90,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 78,706 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 70,869 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing

Fail 6 Jun 2007 70,869 miles

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

front & rear brake pads wearing

Pass 15 May 2006 64,022 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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Y995 SCT is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y995 SCT, 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 Y995 SCT registered?

Y995 SCT is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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