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YR51 YFO

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,178 mi
Last recorded132,178 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 YFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 132,178 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 127,710 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 122,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 122,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 122,404 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 109,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 100,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 93,278 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 93,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YR51 YFO is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YR51 YFO, 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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YR51 YFO is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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