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RN51 FWB

2002 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,518 mi
Last recorded120,518 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FWB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,518 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 115,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2014 115,314 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,725 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 111,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,608 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 105,608 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 92,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,263 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,379 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 60,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,248 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 56,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 44,299 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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RN51 FWB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RN51 FWB, 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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RN51 FWB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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