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SH02 XBM

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,685 mi
Last recorded150,685 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 XBM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 150,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 142,070 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 132,048 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

metal brake pipes greased

Fail 12 May 2018 132,048 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

metal brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

windows tinted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 125,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes greased

windows tinted

Pass 26 May 2016 122,498 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 May 2016 122,498 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 116,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check front to rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Apr 2015 116,656 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2014 108,592 miles

brake pipes covered unable to inspect at time of test

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outter side wall no cords or ply exposed

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,431 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,587 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 77,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 71,881 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 71,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,924 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,827 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 37,984 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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SH02 XBM is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SH02 XBM, 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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SH02 XBM is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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