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RX02 VAE

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,870 mi
Last recorded149,870 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 VAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 149,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bush's perished

Nearside Front lower arm front arm inner bush play

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Offside Front of subframe corroding

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge cut outer sidewall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel smell under bonnet engine cover fitted

nearside front and both rear indicators faded

oil leak,under tray

raer tyres worn offside rear worn inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2018 149,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bush's perished

Nearside Front lower arm front arm inner bush play

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Offside Front of subframe corroding

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge cut outer sidewall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel smell under bonnet engine cover fitted

nearside front and both rear indicators faded

oil leak,under tray

raer tyres worn offside rear worn inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2017 135,750 miles

Nearside parking brake has reduced efficiency

Offside Front small cut in tyre sidewall

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 135,750 miles

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

Nearside parking brake has reduced efficiency

Offside Front small cut in tyre sidewall

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 129,347 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 116,249 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 116,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 107,141 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 107,135 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 102,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 102,193 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,504 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 87,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,438 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 80,438 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,253 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,851 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 56,230 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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RX02 VAE is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

RX02 VAE is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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