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RV51 ZLU

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,571 mi
Last recorded186,571 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZLU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 186,571 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING FRONT AND REAR

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))

REAR BRAKE PIPE / HOSE AT REAR TOP ARMS CORRODING

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 20 Jan 2018 175,415 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 175,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 8 Feb 2017 149,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 144,436 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 144,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 139,008 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 132,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 125,524 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,853 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 110,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 103,481 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,163 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 84,113 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 66,666 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 66,666 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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 ZLU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV51 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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