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SE02 VTC

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,733 mi
Last recorded166,733 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 VTC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 166,733 miles

rear brakes just passed- front cv boots covered in grease no hole -slight play front steering arm an track rod ends

x2 front suspension arms corroded-vehicle structure corroded-rack play

Fail 17 Jan 2019 166,732 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/f/ (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r/ (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding o/s/f/ (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding o/s/r/ (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 front change discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 rear change discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f/ lower rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured n/s/r/link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

x2 front suspension arms corroded-vehicle structure corroded-rack play

Pass 16 Jan 2017 166,168 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 166,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 164,317 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 164,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 161,923 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 153,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 138,405 miles

ONLY 50/ PERCENT OF UPPER BRAKE LIGHT LIT

Fail 31 May 2012 138,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

BRAKE LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKES NOISY

ONLY 50/ PERCENT OF UPPER BRAKE LIGHT LIT

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 115,624 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 115,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,922 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 94,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,602 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 85,601 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,726 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 81,726 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 74,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,405 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 69,405 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 69,405 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 May 2005 62,639 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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SE02 VTC is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SE02 VTC, 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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SE02 VTC is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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