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GD02 XME

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,397 mi
Last recorded167,397 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 XME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 167,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 156,640 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 156,638 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 144,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Fail 17 Mar 2016 144,114 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 137,269 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2014 129,821 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake pipe corroded

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Apr 2013 120,408 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn very low

offside front tyre on limit

offside wing mirror in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2013 120,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,625 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside mirror in poor condition

offside rear indicator discoloured

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 107,048 miles

bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

knocking on nearside front suspension

play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 17 Mar 2011 106,687 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

knocking on nearside front suspension

play in offside front lower ball joint

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,301 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,947 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 90,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,701 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 68,117 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 68,114 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,112 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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GD02 XME is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GD02 XME, 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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GD02 XME is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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