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EN51 XBL

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,812 mi
Last recorded114,812 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 XBL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 114,812 miles

Front both headlight patterns very poor.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2018 114,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprrox 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,249 miles

Front both headlight patterns poor / require polishing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 97,249 miles

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

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

Front both headlight patterns poor / require polishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,444 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,027 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,128 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,403 miles

Full wheel alignment due to Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,666 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 47,908 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 44,296 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 41,004 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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EN51 XBL is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN51 XBL, 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 EN51 XBL registered?

EN51 XBL is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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