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RY51 VBG

2002 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,895 mi
Last recorded157,895 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VBG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 157,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 157,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 156,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 156,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 151,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 147,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,772 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 141,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 137,025 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 137,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 131,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 125,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 121,826 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 121,826 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s front mounting bracket broken

advise o/s front tyre inside edge for cuts

Pass 15 Sep 2011 119,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 105,263 miles

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

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

black smoke at time on high revs

Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,625 miles

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

suspect intermitent abs light procedure issue - was fine during test

Pass 5 Aug 2008 76,709 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 62,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 39,128 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 VBG is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VBG, 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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RY51 VBG is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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