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SA02 TRA

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,291 mi
Last recorded85,291 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 TRA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,291 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 80,222 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,664 miles

rear differential mountings deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear differential mountings deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,214 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 59,214 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,144 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,140 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,476 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,370 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 34,370 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,998 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,555 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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SA02 TRA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SA02 TRA, 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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SA02 TRA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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