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YG51 SWC

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,001 mi
Last recorded87,001 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 SWC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017
Fail 13 Apr 2017

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,377 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,136 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,156 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 50,666 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside rear tyre driven flat

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,465 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner sidewall

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,465 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner sidewall

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 28 May 2010 43,290 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 43,290 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,280 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,280 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,957 miles

both outter cv boots starting to split (not leaking at time of test)

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight white light showen from o/s/r indecator

Fail 30 May 2008 35,948 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both outter cv boots starting to split (not leaking at time of test)

o/s/f tyre out of shape

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight white light showen from o/s/r indecator

Pass 31 May 2007 30,744 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 30,744 miles

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

offside rear tyre scrubbed on very inner edge.

Fail 10 May 2006 2,375 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 23,765 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

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 SWC is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YG51 SWC, 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 YG51 SWC registered?

YG51 SWC is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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