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S13 VCX

2002 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,894 mi
Last recorded148,894 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 VCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 148,894 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 144,746 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 140,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 132,064 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower suspension arm forward inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,942 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Rear parking brake just met required 16%

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,116 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

front power steering pipe slightly leaking fluid

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 116,116 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

front power steering pipe slightly leaking fluid

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 107,302 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,877 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 98,872 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,160 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,204 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2009 56,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2008 48,202 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 48,202 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,155 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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S13 VCX is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S13 VCX, 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 S13 VCX registered?

S13 VCX is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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