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C8 SFC

2002 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026
Pass 20 Jul 2025
Fail 19 Jul 2025
Pass 24 Jul 2024
Pass 23 Apr 2023
Pass 22 May 2022 123,054 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021
Fail 28 Mar 2021
Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,207 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 112,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

advise unable to check under vehicle properly because of covers

Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,455 miles

REAR TYRES TREAD IS CRACKED DUE TO AGE ( 2011 )

Fail 28 Jun 2017 105,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50R219 (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR TYRES TREAD IS CRACKED DUE TO AGE ( 2011 )

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,285 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,732 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 94,732 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,409 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 46,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 36,253 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,453 miles

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

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

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

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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C8 SFC is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C8 SFC, 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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What year was C8 SFC registered?

C8 SFC is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is C8 SFC safe to buy?

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