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BF02 SZG

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,456 mi
Last recorded146,456 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 SZG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 146,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 144,163 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 137,805 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 137,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 130,450 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,566 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,945 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 110,945 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2012 105,842 miles

under engine tray wet

Fail 22 Aug 2012 105,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

under engine tray wet

Pass 20 Aug 2011 98,254 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2010 91,187 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 86,140 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 79,855 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 72,237 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 72,237 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,711 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 62,711 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped 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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BF02 SZG is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF02 SZG, 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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BF02 SZG is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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