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RK02 XNF

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,154 mi
Last recorded157,154 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 XNF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 157,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency lower on nearside

rear brake pipes have been replaced and poorly routed

Fail 23 Aug 2022 157,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency lower on nearside

rear brake pipes have been replaced and poorly routed

Pass 20 Sep 2021 152,597 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 150,828 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 150,489 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking high pressure pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 145,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 145,612 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rigid brake pipe part of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 143,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

smell of diesel under bonnet but no leak visible

steering slightly stiff

Fail 7 Jul 2018 142,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

smell of diesel under bonnet but no leak visible

steering slightly stiff

Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

diesel fuel smell in engine bay, no visible leak

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Jun 2016 122,529 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 109,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes are slightly out of balance

nearside front brake hose is slightly damaged

nearside front tyre tread worn on outside edge

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 109,633 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes are slightly out of balance

nearside front brake hose is slightly damaged

nearside front tyre tread worn on outside edge

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,160 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 98,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,513 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 67,639 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 67,639 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre split in outer wall

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,925 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 48,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,458 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,689 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,804 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,595 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 23,593 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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RK02 XNF is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 RK02 XNF, 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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RK02 XNF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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