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ET51 HLK

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,590 mi
Last recorded140,590 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 HLK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,590 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 135,848 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 131,934 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, lenses crazed affecting beam images. Just acceptable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 130,856 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazed affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 128,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 125,887 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of both front (4.1.E.1)

handbrake just efficient

Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,112 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,444 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 111,878 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 103,939 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 103,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 97,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,037 miles

all flashers faded

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

slight p a s fliud leak o/s of rack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 66,668 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,317 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 46,317 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,617 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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ET51 HLK is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ET51 HLK, 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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ET51 HLK is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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