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EA02 AET

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,431 mi
Last recorded68,431 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 AET
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 68,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,546 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Pass 13 Jan 2017
Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 60,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 55,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2013 49,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,849 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 41,849 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,976 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2010

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jun 2009
Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,909 miles

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

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

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 7 Jun 2006 10,374 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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EA02 AET is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA02 AET, 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 EA02 AET registered?

EA02 AET is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is EA02 AET safe to buy?

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