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DX02 MLZ

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,463 mi
Last recorded191,463 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 MLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 191,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened not seated properly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 191,454 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened not seated properly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 182,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 181,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both head lamp images are only just visible

Fail 14 Mar 2019 181,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both head lamp images are only just visible

Pass 22 Mar 2018 176,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 176,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 170,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 159,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 147,697 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 136,390 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 123,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,486 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 111,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 99,906 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 99,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 88,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,188 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 79,188 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,755 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,282 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 53,282 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

n/s/f tyre 2mm. †

Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,007 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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DX02 MLZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX02 MLZ, 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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DX02 MLZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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