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S17 VSF

2002 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,011 mi
Last recorded199,011 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 VSF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 199,011 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 199,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 191,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 191,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 187,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear hand brake only just met limit

Pass 15 Aug 2017 185,833 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 185,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 178,888 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 178,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint at hub marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 174,776 miles

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

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

slight play near side rear bottom arm bush

washers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2015 174,776 miles

slight play near side rear bottom arm bush

washers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2014 166,806 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 166,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 151,698 miles

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

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

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

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

both dooor mirror glasses are silvering but still useable

front registration plate is cracked but secure and legible

n/s/r door does not unlock with central locking

Pass 18 May 2012 136,441 miles

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

both door mirror glasses are showing signs of silvering but are still useable

front registration plate is cracked but still secure and legible

n/s/r door not unlocking with central locking

Fail 18 May 2012 136,441 miles

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

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

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

both door mirror glasses are showing signs of silvering but are still useable

front registration plate is cracked but still secure and legible

n/s/r door not unlocking with central locking

Pass 20 May 2011 117,610 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)

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

both door mirrors atre starting to loose silvering but still give good vision

front registration plate is cracked but secure and legible

Pass 17 May 2010 100,071 miles

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

front registration plate is cracked but legible and secure

Pass 11 May 2009 80,564 miles

front registration plate is cracked/broken but secure

Fail 11 May 2009 80,564 miles

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

front registration plate is cracked/broken but secure

Pass 15 May 2008 62,494 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,037 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,822 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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S17 VSF is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S17 VSF, 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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S17 VSF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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