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S50 YFL

2002 BMW X5

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

217,087 mi
Last recorded217,087 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 YFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 217,087 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 203,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 192,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 192,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 181,051 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 167,587 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 167,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 155,962 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 140,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 140,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008
Fail 24 Jun 2008

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 115,234 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 98,509 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 98,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 85,492 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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S50 YFL is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S50 YFL, 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 S50 YFL registered?

S50 YFL is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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