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BU02 YWY

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,057 mi
Last recorded136,057 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 YWY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 136,057 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 127,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 121,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 121,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 117,545 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the outer edges

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

Front wipers slightly worn but clear the screen sufficiently

NSF seat belt retracts slowly

Parking brake has only just met efficiency requirements, may require remedial work

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 112,748 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 109,874 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 104,149 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 104,149 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 97,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 91,740 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 82,937 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

airbag warning light is on

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,937 miles

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

airbag warning light is on

Pass 10 Nov 2006 66,201 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 66,201 miles

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

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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BU02 YWY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU02 YWY, 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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BU02 YWY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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