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Y998 TCD

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,250 mi
Last recorded178,250 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 TCD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 178,250 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 178,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cast iron (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 153,440 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush ALL 4 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 153,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush ALL 4 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 153,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 153,234 miles

Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 144,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 138,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 134,507 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 127,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 125,415 miles

Exhaust monting deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Pass 29 Sep 2011

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side rear tyre has a nail in it, but not leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Ordometer pixelated

Pass 19 Oct 2010 112,076 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 112,076 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 104,504 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 104,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,157 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 97,136 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner sidewall (rear wheel alinement needed)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,301 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 76,204 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2005 63,112 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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Y998 TCD is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y998 TCD, 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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Y998 TCD is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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