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RY02 WVB

2002 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,446 mi
Last recorded171,446 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 WVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 171,446 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear subframe bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2016 171,446 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear subframe bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2015 171,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front backing plates are very rusty

both rear tyres low of tread

rear brake hose/ pipes are rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2015 171,649 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front backing plates are very rusty

both rear tyres low of tread

rear brake hose/ pipes are rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 149,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 149,300 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 138,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 129,641 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 129,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 11 May 2011 117,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

ssuspect pads sticking in o/s/f calliper

Pass 11 May 2010 104,592 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 104,491 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 97,063 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2009 96,956 miles

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

large undertray fitted

rear discs corroded and lipped

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2008 86,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 74,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,246 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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RY02 WVB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RY02 WVB, 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 RY02 WVB registered?

RY02 WVB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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