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CA51 MHF

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

203,547 mi
Last recorded203,547 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 MHF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 203,547 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

both front wing mirrors discoloured

front wipers smearing

nsf fog lamp not working

osr door doesnt open from inside

rear wiper missing

Fail 17 Feb 2021 203,546 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp incorrect colour both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle from outside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value rear both (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

both front wing mirrors discoloured

front wipers smearing

nsf fog lamp not working

osr door doesnt open from inside

rear wiper missing

Fail 1 Feb 2021 203,429 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 190,241 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 190,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 180,132 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 180,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 177,014 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 172,424 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 169,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 162,232 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 150,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2012 136,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2011 124,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

front number plate cracked

slight 'knocking' to rear vehicle on road test

Pass 16 May 2011 124,636 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

front number plate cracked

slight 'knocking' to rear vehicle on road test

Pass 15 Apr 2010 109,033 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 109,033 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 87,177 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 86,848 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,005 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 64,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,555 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 80,482 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 MHF is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MHF, 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 MHF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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