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SK02 AXD

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,553 mi
Last recorded152,553 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 AXD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 152,553 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 152,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box assy and offside manifold area( not visible (7.1.2)

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2016 142,089 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 132,191 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 132,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 128,423 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 128,423 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 128,429 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 123,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 5 Jul 2013 123,496 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 118,613 miles

Exhaust heat sheild not secure and resting on exhaust, causing vibration noise

Fail 28 Jun 2012 118,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust heat sheild not secure and resting on exhaust, causing vibration noise

Pass 6 Jul 2011 112,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,631 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 80,610 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 66,318 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 66,318 miles

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

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

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

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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SK02 AXD is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SK02 AXD, 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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SK02 AXD is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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