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YP51 BVY

2001 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,075 mi
Last recorded171,075 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 BVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 171,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 160,863 miles

N/S/F tyre low tread depth

Fail 12 May 2014 160,803 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre 2.5mm tread

Pass 11 May 2013 152,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 142,646 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 142,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 132,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 131,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 109,759 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 109,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 97,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 82,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,017 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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YP51 BVY is a 2001 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YP51 BVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP51 BVY registered?

YP51 BVY is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YP51 BVY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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