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FA02 FGO

2002 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,426 mi
Last recorded130,426 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 FGO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 130,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 130,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 125,443 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

o/s/r tyre heavily cut on inner sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2013 125,443 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corrorded/worn

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

o/s/r tyre heavily cut on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,978 miles

all rear brake pipes coated in grease.

nearside rear exhaust silencer mount bracket deteriorated.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 112,619 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 106,378 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 106,375 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 99,334 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2008 83,965 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,399 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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FA02 FGO is a 2002 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FA02 FGO, 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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FA02 FGO is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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