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EX02 AKK

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

168,839 mi
Last recorded168,839 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 AKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 168,839 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 168,826 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake performance unable to be tested x2 brake pipes likely to fail (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture x2 next to fuel tank and above sub frame (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 164,452 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 164,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 163,321 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 163,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 159,669 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Jun 2021 159,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & o/s/f/o (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced & o/s/f (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position can't be opened (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front window won't go down

Pass 10 Aug 2020 155,418 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 151,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 147,415 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSF & OSF slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 141,385 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 141,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn suggest replacement

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 132,122 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 132,112 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,245 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 114,704 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 114,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear sub frame mounts have slight wear

Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 97,149 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 4 May 2011 89,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,187 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 82,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 67,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,049 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 60,028 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,186 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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EX02 AKK is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 EX02 AKK, 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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EX02 AKK is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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