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RE02 MBO

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,480 mi
Last recorded145,480 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 145,480 miles

advise check rear brake pads

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 15 Mar 2018 145,480 miles

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

advise check rear brake pads

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2017 139,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 135,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 135,748 miles

Nearside 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 Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,732 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 25 Feb 2015 128,732 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,973 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 102,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 88,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,001 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,816 miles

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

rear brake discs rusted on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,422 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,979 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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RE02 MBO is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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