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YC51 CYY

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,411 mi
Last recorded172,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 CYY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 172,411 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 6 Jun 2017 172,411 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 15 Jun 2016 153,936 miles

engine warning lamp lit

Fail 13 Jun 2016 153,936 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 16 Jun 2015 140,245 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 140,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 126,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 120,685 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2012 110,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bonnet tight to open

dual fuel

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,476 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bonnet tight to open

dual fuel

Pass 24 May 2011 105,095 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 105,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 91,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 131,849 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 131,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 115,926 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 96,896 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 84,996 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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YC51 CYY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC51 CYY, 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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YC51 CYY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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