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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y215 FAUMOT history

Y215 FAU is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

Y215 FAU silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2022
Mileage
158,710 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 FAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y215 FAU was last recorded at 158,710 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 1,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,908 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,802 miles
Average per year
6,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,710 miles
  • 2020 – 156,908 miles
  • 2019 – 151,660 miles
  • 2017 – 140,499 miles
  • 2016 – 131,949 miles
  • 2015 – 119,369 miles
  • 2014 – 112,736 miles
  • 2013 – 110,660 miles
  • 2012 – 106,333 miles
  • 2011 – 101,638 miles
  • 2010 – 94,704 miles
  • 2009 – 84,466 miles
  • 2008 – 73,997 miles
  • 2007 – 71,278 miles
  • 2006 – 59,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,710 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySelf levelling suspension indicates a fault

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,710 miles (+1,802)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,710 miles
    Test number
    640472734810
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySelf levelling suspension indicates a fault

  2. Pass156,908 miles (+5,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,908 miles
    Test number
    575856572521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,660 miles (+7,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,660 miles
    Test number
    884603560860
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,374 miles (+3,875)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,374 miles
    Test number
    746333334477
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass140,499 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    140,499 miles
    Test number
    940439413355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  6. Fail140,498 miles (+3,468)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,498 miles
    Test number
    415483899641
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Pass137,030 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    137,030 miles
    Test number
    122684617742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,966 miles (+5,017)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,966 miles
    Test number
    214991031828
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  9. Pass131,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,949 miles
    Test number
    327272411214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail131,949 miles (+12,580)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,949 miles
    Test number
    601208709214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass119,369 miles (+5)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,369 miles
    Test number
    889195035015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail119,364 miles (+6,628)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,364 miles
    Test number
    168164835442
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass112,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,736 miles
    Test number
    428910764067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,736 miles (+2,076)1 failure8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,736 miles
    Test number
    799600264003
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteInner edge worn on offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight wear to edges on both front tyres

  15. Pass110,660 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    449655763166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,333 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    598733462135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,638 miles (+6,934)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,638 miles
    Test number
    196597461161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,704 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,704 miles
    Test number
    304628750144
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,704 miles (+10,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,704 miles
    Test number
    503418950131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass84,466 miles (+10,469)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    84,466 miles
    Test number
    984933749116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,997 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    271143878430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,824 miles (+2,546)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,824 miles
    Test number
    200970668190
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass71,278 miles (+11,968)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,278 miles
    Test number
    284011267115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    613920646146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,310 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    791890446116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about Y215 FAU

Does Y215 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y215 FAU expired on 8 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y215 FAU?
The MOT on Y215 FAU expired on 8 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y215 FAU done?
Y215 FAU was recorded at 158,710 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 6,354 miles a year.
Has Y215 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 FAU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y215 FAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y215 FAU find?
Y215 FAU failed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 7 more.

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