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CA51 KUE

2002 BMW X5

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

150,057 mi
Last recorded150,057 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 150,057 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 150,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 148,245 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 148,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 144,444 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 144,444 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,006 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 119,665 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,343 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 110,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,084 miles

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

near side front fog light not working

slef level system saying it has a fault

Fail 19 Mar 2014 103,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,631 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

parking brake efficiency is 18% and has only just met the minimum requirement of 16% also long travel on lever but reserve is available

Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

parking brake efficiency is 18% and has only just met the minimum requirement of 16% also long travel on lever but reserve is available

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 82,440 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,977 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2010 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror insecure

Pass 29 May 2009 67,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

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

parking brake

Fail 27 May 2009 67,728 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 56,641 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 56,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 3 May 2007 46,435 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

dampness around nearside front steering rack boot

full plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,668 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 33,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CA51 KUE is a 2002 BMW X5 in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CA51 KUE, 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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CA51 KUE is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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