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FH02 VAY

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,759 mi
Last recorded133,759 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 VAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 133,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 126,354 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 126,354 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,981 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,062 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 113,015 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,247 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 103,247 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,752 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside wishbone

Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 May 2011 71,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 71,286 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 14 May 2010 66,925 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,866 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 63,794 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 58,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,253 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 51,149 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 43,766 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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FH02 VAY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FH02 VAY, 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 FH02 VAY registered?

FH02 VAY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is FH02 VAY safe to buy?

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