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RY51 VAU

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,155 mi
Last recorded87,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,155 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,595 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,482 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear side light inopp

Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,240 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear side light inopp

Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 67,285 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,914 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 59,914 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2007 53,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 42,349 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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RY51 VAU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY51 VAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY51 VAU registered?

RY51 VAU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is RY51 VAU safe to buy?

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