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YH51 ASB

2001 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,644 mi
Last recorded127,644 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 ASB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 127,644 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 127,575 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,566 miles

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is in a discharged condition

(1.9.4)The 07 pin electrical socket is corroding

(2c)There is a presence of engine oil indicating that a leak is present

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe is corroding

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread

(5.2.5b)The nearside rear passenger's seat belt requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing into the reel mechanism

(7.3.7)This vehicle being a multi-fuel type vehicle,being presented on LPG has been tested according to the fuel type

(8.2.2)The nearside front windscreen wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside front windscreen wiper blade is splitting

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

(8.4.1)The bonnet requires manual help to release/open

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 15 Jun 2015 120,471 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is discharged

(1.9.4)The 13 Pin electrical socket pins are corroding

(2c)There is presence of engine oil indicating that a leak is present

(3.4.1c)The ABS Warning lamp operation "intermittently" did illuminate during the test routine without rotating the road wheels,indicating that a fault may be present

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe is corroded

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread

(5.2.5b)The nearside rear passenger's seat belt requires manual help to retract all the loose webbing after the tonge has been removed from the locking mechanism

(7.3.7)This vehicle being a multifuel vehicle after visual examination indiates that no LPG fuel is present and therefore been tested on petrol type fuel

(8.2.2)The nearside front wiper blade is splitting at the ends

(8.2.2)The offside front wiper blade is splitting at the ends

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

(8.4.1)The bonnet requires some manual help to release the bonnet when required

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 26 Nov 2014 120,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on the inner and outer edge

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r seatbelt retracts slowly

n/s/r tyre worn low on the inner edge and has some cuts in it but not showing cords

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 114,944 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,371 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inn er edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,195 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2009 82,614 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 82,614 miles

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

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

rear n/s tyre is worn on inside

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,338 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 66,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,680 miles

left outer driveshaft boot perished but not split ( advise replacement)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YH51 ASB is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH51 ASB, 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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YH51 ASB is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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