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YG51 ACO

2001 BMW X5

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,398 mi
Last recorded55,398 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 ACO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,398 miles

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

o/s/f brake flex insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,387 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engihe management light on

osf flexi insecure

Pass 3 May 2012 137,537 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 124,894 miles

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

nearsidewindscreen slightly damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 108,019 miles

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

advise rear suspension bushes

Fail 11 Nov 2009 108,019 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 105,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 100,077 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 100,077 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 87,011 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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YG51 ACO is a 2001 BMW X5 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG51 ACO, 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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YG51 ACO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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