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RV51 ZZO

2002 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

129,606 mi
Last recorded129,606 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZZO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 129,606 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jun 2014 129,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jun 2014 129,584 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Abs pump area damp. Sill covers fitted. Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (Recommend attention soon)

Both door mirrors damaged. Slight movement n/s headlamp.

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

Knock from steering when shaken. Knock when carrying out decelerometer test.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever tight to operate but functions as intended.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 129,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Apr 2013 124,966 miles

Auto gear box faulty in drive keeps jumpimg out of gears

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

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

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

all disc's surface rust

Fail 2 Apr 2013 124,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Auto gear box faulty in drive keeps jumpimg out of gears

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

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

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

all disc's surface rust

Pass 16 May 2011 118,383 miles

O/s cv boot slight leak

Fail 6 May 2011 118,253 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/s cv boot slight leak

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 99,746 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r driveshaft oil seal weeping

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wheel and suspension/hub components covered in oil

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f cv gaiter weeping

rear subframe has slight movement in 3 mounts, rubber bushes deteriorated

slight oil and coolant leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2010 99,746 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wheel and suspension/hub components covered in oil

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f cv gaiter weeping

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r driveshaft oil seal weeping

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear subframe has slight movement in 3 mounts, rubber bushes deteriorated

slight oil and coolant leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,678 miles

Both constant velocity joint boots slightly insecure on inner sides.

Nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 73,678 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both constant velocity joint boots slightly insecure on inner sides.

Nearside front tyre low on tread and slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,430 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 63,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,158 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 ZZO is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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

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