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GD51 FDF

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,386 mi
Last recorded151,386 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 FDF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2020 151,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,114 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 134,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 128,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 121,093 miles

Engine Oil Leak

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 112,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Oil Leak

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 111,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 103,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 103,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 94,403 miles

airbag light on

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

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

small cut in inner wall of offside front tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2013 94,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

airbag light on

rear brake discs rusty

small cut in inner wall of offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,023 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 112,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 102,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,101 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 92,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

Pass 5 Jan 2007 87,129 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 87,129 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 85,101 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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GD51 FDF is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GD51 FDF, 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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GD51 FDF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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