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AK02 WLZ

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,367 mi
Last recorded179,367 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 WLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 179,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 169,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 15,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 149,215 miles

Brakes slightly corroded

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearest front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake 16% just passed on brake rollers

Fail 15 May 2018 149,215 miles

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

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

Brakes slightly corroded

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearest front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,793 miles

O/S/F HEADLAMP LIGHT OUTPUT POOR

Pass 8 Apr 2016 133,417 miles

HEADLIGHTS DIM

Fail 14 Mar 2016 133,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper or handbrake binding wheel (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 127,234 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Offside front disc inner face corroded

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both front headlamps dip beam pattern poor

Fail 25 Mar 2015 127,234 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Offside front disc inner face corroded

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2014 121,988 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 103,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,162 miles

n/s/f brake hose not secured properly

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,623 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,015 miles

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

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 WLZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WLZ, 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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AK02 WLZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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