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SJ02 ZRN

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,076 mi
Last recorded176,076 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 ZRN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 176,076 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

self leveling suspension inactive

Fail 15 Sep 2016 176,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

self leveling suspension inactive

Pass 11 Sep 2015 168,882 miles

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

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

oil leak

parking brake only just meet efficincy

Pass 15 Sep 2014 160,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 161,973 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 146,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 145,084 miles

Both front suspension lower wishbones front mounting bushes slight movement

Exhaust emits black smoke when warming up

Steering system has 10mm of free play at steering wheel

Fail 24 Jun 2011 145,064 miles

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

Both front suspension lower wishbones front mounting bushes slight movement

Exhaust emits black smoke when warming up

Steering system has 10mm of free play at steering wheel

Pass 28 May 2010 125,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 125,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 4,476 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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SJ02 ZRN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ02 ZRN, 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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SJ02 ZRN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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