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150,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Gaiter on forwardmost o/s front ball joint is deteriorating.
No centre rear seat belt fitted at time of test.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear sub-frame is corroded.
Gaiter on forwardmost o/s front ball joint is deteriorating.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
No centre rear seat belt fitted at time of test.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear sub-frame is corroded.
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter on forwardmost lower ball joint on n/s/f. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Gaiter on forwardmost lower ball joint on o/s front is deteriorating.
Handbrake is working on both rear wheels & effort is even side to side, but effort is only approximately 50% of minimum required.
Metal brake pipes at rear corroding, unable to inspect full length because of covers/obscured by other components.
Rear sub-frame is corroding.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm stepped (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm stepped (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35/22 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35/22 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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YJ51 WMA is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YJ51 WMA, 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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YJ51 WMA is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 19 October 2001.
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