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B111 SNB

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 SNB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025
Fail 28 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 160,064 miles

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))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 160,064 miles

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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 146,468 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021
Fail 25 Jan 2021

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 132,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 126,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015

front cv gaiters perished

Pass 17 Jul 2014 119,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 111,866 miles

airbag light on

handbrake travel high

nails in o/s/r and n/s/f tyres

slight seepage of oil from rear diff

Fail 18 Jul 2013 111,866 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

handbrake travel high

nails in o/s/r and n/s/f tyres

slight seepage of oil from rear diff

Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,435 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 99,892 miles

advise bottom ball joint

advise front wiper blades

advise handbrake travel

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,828 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 87,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 71,738 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 71,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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B111 SNB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B111 SNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B111 SNB registered?

B111 SNB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is B111 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B111 SNB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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