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AO02 RAE

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,316 mi
Last recorded139,316 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 RAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 139,316 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 128,008 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 128,008 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 117,239 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 117,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,938 miles

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

both front control arm bushes deteriorated

brake tested in workshop car park in wet conditions due to condition of tyres

car has under guards fitted making inspection difficult

front inner brake pads look worn

offside rear shockabsorber bolt insecure may have damaged hole in wishbone

rear beam axle bushes has free movement

Fail 23 Oct 2009 93,936 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front control arm bushes deteriorated

brake tested in workshop car park in wet conditions due to condition of tyres

car has under guards fitted making inspection difficult

front inner brake pads look worn

offside rear shockabsorber bolt insecure may have damaged hole in wishbone

rear beam axle bushes has free movement

Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,468 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 70,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,899 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 69,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,052 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 54,052 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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AO02 RAE is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AO02 RAE, 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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AO02 RAE is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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