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BN02 EFL

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,628 mi
Last recorded122,628 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 EFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 114,982 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,716 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 105,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage on wall of offside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage on wall of offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,858 miles

wear on outside edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2013 99,858 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wear on outside edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2012 95,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake reading just ok

small split in offside front wiper blade

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

handbrake reading just ok

small split in offside front wiper blade

Pass 5 May 2011 89,303 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s mirror assembly loose

o/s front flexible brake hose retaining gromet worn away and exposing hose to a sharp edge

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 4 May 2011 89,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s mirror assembly loose

o/s front flexible brake hose retaining gromet worn away and exposing hose to a sharp edge

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 83,060 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all front lower suspension arm inner bushes have slight wear

Fail 1 May 2010 82,965 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

all front lower suspension arm inner bushes have slight wear

Pass 4 Apr 2009 78,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 78,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 74,468 miles

both front brake discs worn

front and rear indicator bulbs fadded

Fail 16 Apr 2008 74,465 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front brake discs worn

front and rear indicator bulbs fadded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 63,794 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 63,794 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

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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BN02 EFL is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BN02 EFL, 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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BN02 EFL is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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