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BL51 XVA

2002 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,602 mi
Last recorded140,602 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XVA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 140,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 134,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 124,601 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 118,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 111,473 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,017 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,179 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 90,385 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,797 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 84,797 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,601 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 81,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,103 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,592 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,755 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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BL51 XVA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BL51 XVA, 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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BL51 XVA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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