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RF02 FEJ

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,864 mi
Last recorded120,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 FEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2024 120,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 114,193 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 110,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 109,199 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 105,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,934 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,732 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,699 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,980 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,470 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,470 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,302 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 58,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,710 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 50,709 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 44,343 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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RF02 FEJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF02 FEJ, 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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What year was RF02 FEJ registered?

RF02 FEJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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