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DG02 KVU

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

177,827 mi
Last recorded177,827 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 KVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 177,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hoses pipe corroded

main brake pipes corroded & offside front

Fail 3 Dec 2021 173,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 168,281 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 168,275 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 155,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018
Pass 25 Aug 2017 131,504 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 131,500 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,250 miles

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

Offside Front Damage to door mirror, plastic trim

Fail 20 Sep 2016 123,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked Rachet damaged. (3.1.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Damage to door mirror, plastic trim

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,805 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 118,785 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 113,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rubber mounting split but still surporting system

Fail 8 Sep 2014 113,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rubber mounting split but still surporting system

Pass 6 Sep 2013

2nd digit of mileage not legible.

offside rear tyre tread low.

Fail 4 Sep 2013

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

2nd digit of mileage not legible.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front and offside rear tyre tread getting very low.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,209 miles

rear disc pads getting low.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 106,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

rear disc pads getting low.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,775 miles

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

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 19 Aug 2011 102,748 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sills and plastic covered

Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,750 miles

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

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

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Fail 31 Aug 2010 98,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,079 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 93,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,007 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,596 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 72,596 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 68,900 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 68,900 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 66,566 miles

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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DG02 KVU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 DG02 KVU, 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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DG02 KVU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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