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AIG 8856

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,120 mi
Last recorded158,120 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 8856
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 158,120 miles

BRAKES CONDITION; rear pads worn low.

OIL LEAKS; excessive.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 158,120 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside nearside & offside. (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer 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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 'INSIDE' MARKING; on outside. (4.1.D.1f)

BRAKES CONDITION; rear pads worn low.

OIL LEAKS; excessive.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 148,493 miles

BATTERY FLAT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT WORN UNEVEN (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT WORN UNEVEN( ASAP ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT WORN UNEVEN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT WORN UNEVEN ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 148,492 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO NOISE FROM PUMP (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

BATTERY FLAT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT WORN UNEVEN (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT WORN UNEVEN( ASAP ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT WORN UNEVEN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT WORN UNEVEN ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 136,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 127,780 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2013 115,522 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 115,522 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 105,151 miles

both front tyres have wear to sidewalls due to under-inflation.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 105,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have wear to sidewalls due to under-inflation.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,448 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 97,444 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,293 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,669 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 79,434 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,036 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,690 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 55,689 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AIG 8856 is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,495 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 AIG 8856, 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 24 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AIG 8856 is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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