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AK02 SPX

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,338 mi
Last recorded141,338 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 SPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,338 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 141,333 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 136,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 136,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 126,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,019 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 117,228 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 112,439 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 107,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 97,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 87,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,162 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 83,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 59,719 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 59,719 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AK02 SPX is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AK02 SPX, 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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What year was AK02 SPX registered?

AK02 SPX is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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