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RX02 UBZ

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,453 mi
Last recorded101,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 UBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,453 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anit roll bar mounting point corroded/hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,863 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,355 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,530 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 85,530 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,410 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 85,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2009 84,246 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 84,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all brake discs poor condition

corrosion to exhaust

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn inside edge

surface rust to brake pipes

suspension knocks

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,734 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,209 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 60,209 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,524 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 53,524 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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RX02 UBZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RX02 UBZ, 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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What year was RX02 UBZ registered?

RX02 UBZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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