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AY02 MLL

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,047 mi
Last recorded158,047 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 MLL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 158,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 144,598 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 129,229 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 129,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 117,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 115,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,249 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 108,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 106,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,383 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,588 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,815 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,975 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,968 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,875 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2008 46,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,657 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall.

Nial in nearside rear tyre and cut in inner sidewall.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 28,627 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre and cut in innner sidewall.

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall.

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

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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AY02 MLL is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY02 MLL, 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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AY02 MLL is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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