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RV02 FFX

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,078 mi
Last recorded122,078 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 FFX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,717 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,535 miles

Advise engine covers & under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 107,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 101,078 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 98,217 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 94,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2016 94,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired loose in mount (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,472 miles

All four rear subframe bushes worn

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,610 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 78,601 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 73,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,119 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,206 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,647 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

nail in nearside rear tyre (centre)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,206 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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RV02 FFX is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RV02 FFX, 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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RV02 FFX is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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