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RE02 JHJ

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,208 mi
Last recorded170,208 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 JHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 170,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 165,341 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front sub-frame covered in underseal.

under-trays fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2019 165,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 164,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 160,088 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 156,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear covered in black paint. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 156,180 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush sub frame all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front door area to be inspected for corrosion as can not be accessed

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint engine bay hoses/pipes (2.3.3b)

front tyres excessively wearing inner edge

secondary bonnet catch is seized

Pass 10 Mar 2015 150,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 145,336 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 143,091 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 143,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 137,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 130,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 119,593 miles

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 108,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has been run flat.

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 108,260 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has been run flat.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,840 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 94,817 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,829 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 83,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 71,860 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)

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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RE02 JHJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RE02 JHJ, 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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RE02 JHJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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