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RV51 YZE

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,025 mi
Last recorded201,025 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 YZE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 201,025 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four front to rear (4.1.E.1)

handbrake limit just met may require adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Feb 2016 182,182 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

N/S/R tyre outer edge worn

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 182,182 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

N/S/R tyre outer edge worn

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 164,772 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 159,789 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner side

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres near 2m marker and slight cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2014 159,789 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres near 2m marker and slight cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 5 Jun 2013 147,078 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 133,607 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 128,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 122,154 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 114,159 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm with inner wall/shoulder worn [change asap]

offside front plastic floor panel by jack point has hole

offside front upper drop link joint boot split

Fail 18 Dec 2009 114,159 miles

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm with inner wall/shoulder worn [change asap]

offside front plastic floor panel by jack point has hole

offside front upper drop link joint boot split

Pass 18 Dec 2008 104,958 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 104,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 95,887 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 87,125 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 70,617 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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RV51 YZE is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV51 YZE, 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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RV51 YZE is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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