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SA02 CAT

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,456 mi
Last recorded120,456 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 CAT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 120,456 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 109,873 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 109,873 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 82,703 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,936 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 59,936 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,425 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 43,425 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SA02 CAT is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SA02 CAT, 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 SA02 CAT registered?

SA02 CAT is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is SA02 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA02 CAT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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