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RD51 YSK

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,684 mi
Last recorded171,684 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YSK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 171,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 171,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 165,129 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 165,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 156,696 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 156,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 150,723 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 150,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 146,734 miles

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

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

advise all 4 tyres worn on inner edges esp off side rear

advise engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 146,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise all 4 tyres worn on inner edges esp off side rear

advise engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 138,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise offside front door mirror glass deteriorated but still allowing rear ward vision

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 127,979 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 127,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 118,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,376 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Sep 2011 108,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,067 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing very low on inner edges

advise wheel bearing noise on road test

offside front lower ball joint boot split

Fail 26 Aug 2009 86,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 86,265 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,172 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 76,172 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,095 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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RD51 YSK is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RD51 YSK, 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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RD51 YSK is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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