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RH02 LON

2002 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,688 mi
Last recorded125,688 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH02 LON
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 125,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 125,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deterioated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deterioated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 121,775 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Nov 2016 121,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 131,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 131,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 108,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,171 miles

hand brake rachet only works at the top or bottom

Fail 17 Mar 2011 107,171 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

boot dose not open

Pass 24 Mar 2010 106,025 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 106,025 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,679 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 102,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,107 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 86,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 76,769 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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RH02 LON is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RH02 LON, 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 RH02 LON registered?

RH02 LON is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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