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RX02 VFW

2002 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,788 mi
Last recorded121,788 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 VFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 121,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Oct 2019 119,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 119,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 113,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover has slight cut

Fail 25 Sep 2018 113,393 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover has slight cut

Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front s plus both front to rears plus both rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear uppers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 90,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,812 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake s have been greased

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,136 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,581 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,503 miles

abs sensor wier chafing anti link

nsf+osf+osr+nsr tyres perished

Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,476 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

abs sensor wier chafing anti link

naf+nsr+osf+osr tyees perished

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,443 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 69,422 miles

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

BRAKE PIPES HIDDEN BELOW COVER PANELS N/S

PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,700 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,406 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 44,526 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 44,526 miles

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

fr an d rr pads low

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 VFW is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX02 VFW, 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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RX02 VFW is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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The MOT history for RX02 VFW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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