MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s headlamp pattern poor
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))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted
osr suspension bag slightly weak
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure popped off during test (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn found on shaker plates marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted
osr suspension bag slightly weak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both front brake hoses deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Both front brake hoses deteriorated
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres deteriorated/worn on outer edges
damage to offside rear tyre inner wall
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres deteriorated/worn on outer edges
damage to offside rear tyre inner wall
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Car due service
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear wiper inop
handbrake poor
all tyres at 2mm tread
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
anti rattle spring missing from o/s/f brake caliper
nails in both rear tyres
rattling noise from engine intake manifold
all tyres at 2mm tread
anti rattle spring missing from o/s/f brake caliper
nails in both rear tyres
rattling noise from engine intake manifold
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AU02 VXD is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 AU02 VXD, 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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AU02 VXD is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 11 July 2002.
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