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AR51 FBV

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,664 mi
Last recorded162,664 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 162,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jan 2019 162,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

self leveling suspension showing fault

Pass 22 Sep 2017 157,603 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 147,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear sub frame bushes deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2016 147,835 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear sub frame bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2016 147,607 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Near side mirror slightly loose

Fail 1 Sep 2016 147,575 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 137,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened 'P' Bushes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened 'P' Bushes (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 128,593 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knocking noise/slight play on nearside rear suspension

squeek on rear suspension

Fail 19 Aug 2014 128,593 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,588 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 117,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,101 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake effort close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,116 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 78,116 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Fail 10 May 2008 73,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 73,207 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,346 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 66,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,851 miles

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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AR51 FBV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AR51 FBV, 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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AR51 FBV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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