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RJ02 SMX

2002 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,922 mi
Last recorded116,922 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 SMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 116,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 116,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,089 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,439 miles

Offside Rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2018 107,340 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,149 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,383 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,394 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,394 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,015 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2011

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,167 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear tyre outerwalls perished and cracking ok when tested

Fail 23 Mar 2010 69,167 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear tyre outerwalls perished and cracking ok when tested

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,927 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 61,927 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,485 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 45,329 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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RJ02 SMX is a 2002 BMW X5 in Red 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 RJ02 SMX, 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 RJ02 SMX registered?

RJ02 SMX is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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